Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 201493269 - Employee's Hand Is Caught in Machine, Amputates Finger

Accident Summary Nr: 201493269 -- Report ID: 0950625 -- Event Date: 12/03/2009
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
312914153	03/03/2010	2653	322211	Pacific Southwest Container Llc

Abstract: At approximately 11:15 p.m. on December 3, 2009, Employee #1, a maintenance mechanic, was clearing a wire jam in the twister assembly section of a Balemaster Baler at the Pacific Southwest Container Company. As he worked to remove the jam, his glove caught on a protruding wire, pulling his hand into the machine. The wire twisted around his right little finger, partially amputating it. He was transported to a medical center, where he received treatment and was hospitalized.

Keywords: AMPUTATED, FINGER, MECHANIC, CAUGHT BY, ELECTRIC CONDUCTOR, HAND

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	312914153			Hospitalized injury	Amputation	Specified mechanics and repairers

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