Accident Report Detail
Accident Summary Nr: 201800703 - Employee's Fingers Are Amputated by Wire Drawing Machine
| Inspection Nr | Date Opened | SIC | NAICS | Establishment Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 307179721 | 12/13/2005 | 3315 | 331222 | Tree Island Wire Usa, Inc. |
Abstract: At approximately 1:05 p.m. on November 29, 2005, Employee #1, a machine operator for a wire manufacturing company, was working on wire drawing machine Number 17. He was in the process of changing a set up, when he noticed that the wire in the accumulator block was off of the wheel, which is connected to the block. While the machine was still operating, Employee #1 opened the side cover and attempted to put the displaced wire back in place, using his pliers. He did not lockout the machine. Employee #1's left hand was caught between the wire and the block, resulting in partial amputations of his index and middle fingers on his left hand.
| Employee # | Inspection Nr | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 307179721 | Hospitalized injury | Amputation | Misc. metal & plastic processing machine operators |
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