Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 201858875 - Employee Fingers Are Amputated While Operating Power Press

Accident Summary Nr: 201858875 -- Report ID: 0452110 -- Event Date: 03/24/2006
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
309588952	04/27/2006	3676	334415	Post Glover Resistors Inc

Abstract: On March 24, 2006, Employee #1 was operating a power press that had the barrier guards removed. The press was being activated with a foot switch. The employee reached into the point of operation to remove a stuck part, and he simultaneously stepped on the foot pedal activating the press. His hand was crushed, resulting in the amputation of four fingers on his left hand. Employee #1 was hospitalized.

Keywords: AMPUTATED, POWER PRESS, FINGER, FOOT CONTROL, LOCKOUT, POINT OF OPERATION, PRESS, UNGUARDED

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	309588952			Hospitalized injury	Amputation	Occupation not reported

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