Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 201154366 - Employee amputated her left thumb

Accident Summary Nr: 201154366 -- Report ID: 0950633 -- Event Date: 12/05/2000
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
119953636	03/22/2001	3545	0	David Ruth Dba Brand X Company

Abstract: On December 5, 2000, a temporary employee was making stainless steel motor cycle muffler(exhaust) parts on a "JOHNSON, Model 4 1/2" Punch power press(pneumatic). While placing a part, she inadvertently press the foot pedal. Her left hand was caught at the point of operation causing her left thumb to be amputated by the power press. The power press was not equipped with a safety device or guard at the point of operation. The employee was taken to the hospital where she was treated for her injuries.

Keywords: AMPUTATED, POWER PRESS, THUMB, MOTORCYCLE

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	119953636			Hospitalized injury	Amputation	Production helpers

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