Accident Report Detail
Accident Summary Nr: 201691177 - Employee injured when finger amputated by chain and sprocket
| Inspection Nr | Date Opened | SIC | NAICS | Establishment Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 301277158 | 05/16/2003 | 2086 | 312112 | Pure Flo Water Company |
Abstract: On May 14, 2003, Employee #1, working for the Pure Flo Water Company, which manufactures bottled water, was attempting to help repair a chain conveyor. This repair task was not his normal job. Employee #1 got his right middle finger caught between the chain and end sprocket. The chain and sprocket were not guarded. Employee #1 amputated the distal phalanx of his right middle finger and was hospitalized.
| Employee # | Inspection Nr | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 301277158 | Hospitalized injury | Amputation | Laborers, except construction |
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