Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 201485059 - Employee's fingertips amputated in metal plate shear

Accident Summary Nr: 201485059 -- Report ID: 0950622 -- Event Date: 08/07/2002
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
125739342	08/13/2002	3499	0	Alco Iron And Metal Company

Abstract: On August 7, 2002, Employee #1 was using a hydraulic plate shear to cut metal plates when the top 0.5 in. of his right index and middle fingers were amputated. Employee #1 was transported to the hospital, where he was treated and released within two hours.

Keywords: SHEARING MACHINE, AMPUTATED, FINGER, WORK RULES, CAUGHT BETWEEN, HYDRAULIC TOOL, UNGUARDED

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	125739342			Non Hospitalized injury	Amputation	Welders and cutters

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