Accident Report Detail
Accident Summary Nr: 202251989 - Employee Injured in Power Press Accident
| Inspection Nr | Date Opened | SIC | NAICS | Establishment Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 314409541 | 05/19/2010 | 3911 | 339911 | Northwest Territorial Mint |
Abstract: Employee #1 was operating a knuckle joint mechanical power press. Employee #1 was stamping a series of commemorative Harley Davidson coins. The press operates in single stroke mode and is a partial revolution, pneumatic clutch type machine. Employee #1 stated that he had been operating the press with no problems and it had been functioning properly in single stroke mode. Employee #1 stated that he had completed a press cycle and when he reached into the press to remove a coin it cycled and crushed part of his right hand. Employee #1 had the middle and ring fingers amputated and his index finger was fractured requiring surgery.
| Employee # | Inspection Nr | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 314409541 | Non Hospitalized injury | Amputation | Occupation not reported |
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