Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 201503182 - Employee Amputates Finger While Repairing Milling Machine

Accident Summary Nr: 201503182 -- Report ID: 0950614 -- Event Date: 08/23/2002
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
301134029	09/05/2002	3253	0	Coorstek

Abstract: On August 23, 2002, Employee #1 was troubleshooting a milling machine. He jogged the machine with his right hand, while inserting his left index finger into the proximity switch to check for the return dog. The return dog activated, amputating the tip of his finger. Employee #1 was hospitalized and treated for his injury.

Keywords: AMPUTATED, REPAIR, FINGER, LOCKOUT, MILLING MACHINE, BLIND REACHING

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	301134029			Hospitalized injury	Amputation	Occupation not reported

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