Accident Report Detail
Accident Summary Nr: 201176401 - Employee's Leg Crushed by Banding Machine
| Inspection Nr | Date Opened | SIC | NAICS | Establishment Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 125708032 | 01/11/2005 | 2421 | 321113 | Sierra Pacific Industries, Inc. |
Abstract: Employee #1, working for Sierra Pacific Industries in Arcata, CA, was operating a banding machine to manually band metal to a unit of lumber for shipping and handling. Employee #1 was kneeling on the unit of lumber with his left leg on the left side of the unit. The banding machine squeeze ram activated unexpectedly and crushed Employee #1's left lower leg. Employee #1 was hospitalized and his left leg was amputated.
| Employee # | Inspection Nr | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 125708032 | Hospitalized injury | Amputation | Miscellaneous woodworking machine operators |
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