Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 201989985 - Employee's hand amputated

Accident Summary Nr: 201989985 -- Report ID: 0950411 -- Event Date: 01/12/2004
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
307404731	01/20/2004	3471	332813	Custom Metal Finishing

Abstract: On January 12, 2004, Employee #1 was operating a die casting production press. For some reason a product became stuck in the machine. Without deenergizing the equipment, Employee #1 attempted to remove the product. His right hand became caught between the mold halves in the press. Employee #1 was hospitalized, where his right hand was amputated due to the injuries sustained.

Keywords: AMPUTATED, STUCK, CASTING, CAUGHT BETWEEN, CRUSHED, PRESS, CASTING DIE

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	307404731			Hospitalized injury	Amputation	Occupation not reported

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