Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 201178589 - Employee's Finger Is Injured in Log Splitter

Accident Summary Nr: 201178589 -- Report ID: 0950621 -- Event Date: 11/09/2005
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
309363588	11/16/2005	5989	454319	Natural Pest Controls & Firewood

Abstract: On September 9, 2005, Employee #1 was operating a log splitter in a firewood splitting yard. After placing a log on the plate between the ram and the backing plate, he activated the splitter. His finger became caught between the wood and the backing plate, causing the amputation if his left index finger. The log splitter was operating properly and contained the appropriate guards.

Keywords: AMPUTATED, FINGER, GUARD, LOG, MACHINE OPERATOR, CAUGHT BETWEEN, RAM

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	309363588			Non Hospitalized injury	Amputation	Laborers, except construction

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