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Accident Summary Nr: 202317962 - Employee's Finger Is Caught in Nip Point and Is Amputated
| Inspection Nr | Date Opened | SIC | NAICS | Establishment Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 311674691 | 09/16/2011 | 1481 | 213115 | Kaeser Compressors Inc |
Abstract: At approximately 1:30 p.m. on September 16, 2011, Employee #1, a contracting supervisor, was adjusting the right side fork tine of an industrial truck. While servicing the fork, he dropped the fork tine. His left middle finger was caught in a pinch point between the heel of the tine and the lower fork carriage cross member. Employee #1 was transported to a medical center, where he underwent surgical procedures, including the amputation of the damaged finger. After the surgery, he was hospitalized for postoperative care.
| Employee # | Inspection Nr | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 311674691 | Hospitalized injury | Amputation | Supervisors, mechanics and repairers |
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