Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 201179561 - Employee Amputates Finger While Using Drill Press

Accident Summary Nr: 201179561 -- Report ID: 0950621 -- Event Date: 05/23/2006
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
309369353	06/20/2006	3353	331315	Elixer Industries

Abstract: Employee #1 had changed drill bits on a drill press and when he turned the machine back on, the chain which was attached to the chuck key began spinning, wrapped around Employee #1's right index finger, and severed it. Employee #1 was treated for his injury but was not hospitalized.

Keywords: CHAIN, AMPUTATED, FINGER, DRILL PRESS

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	309369353			Non Hospitalized injury	Amputation	Drilling and boring machine operators

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