Accident Report Detail
Accident Summary Nr: 201620846 - Employee Loses Fingers When Crushed By A Hot Press Machine
| Inspection Nr | Date Opened | SIC | NAICS | Establishment Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 304656283 | 10/18/2001 | 2431 | 0 | Murphy Company |
Abstract: On October 14, 2001, Employee #1, a hot press operator on Press Number 3, loaded the hot press with wood and pressed the close button. He saw a piece of wood sticking out of the press. He raised himself on the platform to a height that he could reach the wood, and then, he pushed the wood in with his hand. Employee #1 lost his fingers on his left hand when they were crushed and burned between the press tray and the plywood. Employee #1 was transported to a local hospital for treatment.
| Employee # | Inspection Nr | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 304656283 | Hospitalized injury | Amputation | Occupation not reported |
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