Accident Report Detail
Accident Summary Nr: 202088092 - Employee's Hand Is Crushed in Machineand Later Amputated
| Inspection Nr | Date Opened | SIC | NAICS | Establishment Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 309444347 | 11/21/2006 | 3714 | 336211 | Rieter Automotive North America Inc. |
Abstract: On November 13, 2006, Employee #1 was cleaning a DOA machine Type D1, Serial Number 512-19784. It was standard procedure to clean the machine while it was in operation. Employee #1 reached in to remove the lint and fuzz from the area around the gears and his hand got caught in the gears. Employee #1's right hand was crushed and required amputation. Employee #1 was hospitalized.
| Employee # | Inspection Nr | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 309444347 | Hospitalized injury | Amputation | Occupation not reported |
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