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Accident Summary Nr: 201510179 - Employee's hand injured when caught in rotating auger

Accident Summary Nr: 201510179 -- Report ID: 0950651 -- Event Date: 10/05/2003
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
125692806	10/06/2003	1442	212321	Syar Industries Inc

Abstract: On October 5, 2003, a laboratory technician was collecting a dust sample from the mineral filler sampling station at an Asphalt Plant. His right hand went into the sample tube where it came into contact with the rotating auger. He sustained a broken thumb and severe lacerations to his right hand.

Keywords: ROTATING PARTS, THUMB, LAB WORKER, LACERATION, AUGER, STRUCK BY, HAND

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	125692806			Hospitalized injury	Cut/Laceration	Science technicians, n.e.c.

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