Accident Report Detail
Accident Summary Nr: 201638335 - Employee Amputates Finger in Compression Machine
| Inspection Nr | Date Opened | SIC | NAICS | Establishment Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 312841141 | 02/24/2009 | 2759 | 323113 | Taylor Corp |
Abstract: On February 19, 2009, an employee, a machine operator was attempting to remove a product from a jam in a compression machine while the machine was running. The machine operator assistant was lifting up the guard over the ingoing nip point of the compression machine. The right middle finger of the employee was drawn into the ingoing nip point, crushing the tip of his finger. The machine operator assistant hit the emergency stop button, and the machine operator pulled his finger out of the nip point, damaging his tendon. The employee was hospitalized and treated for a finger amputation.
| Employee # | Inspection Nr | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 312841141 | Hospitalized injury | Amputation | Occupation not reported |
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