Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 201520392 - Employee Suffers Partial Amputation Of A Finger

Accident Summary Nr: 201520392 -- Report ID: 0111500 -- Event Date: 10/15/1998
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
301241253	10/16/1998	3621	0	Vdo Control Systems Inc.

Abstract: Employee #1 was training a coworker to operate the machine. Employee #1 was looking over the trainee coworker's shoulder as she worked. At the time of the accident, Employee #1 noticed a part in the secondary press that was not properly seated. Employee #1 reached into the point of operation to reseat the part. At the same time, the trainee coworker activated the press. The die came down, partially amputating Employee#1's right middle finger tip. Employee #1 was treated for her injuries and released.

Keywords: DIE, AMPUTATED, FINGER, PRESS

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	301241253			Non Hospitalized injury	Amputation	Occupation not reported

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