Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 202444584 - Employee's Hand Struck by Rotating Blade in Extruder Machine

Accident Summary Nr: 202444584 -- Report ID: 0950633 -- Event Date: 08/25/2006
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
307461517	10/18/2006	3061	326291	Mcp Industries-Mission Rubber Co

Abstract: At approximately 4:20 a.m. on August 25, 2006, Employee #1 was trying to remove a die from an extruding machine, a Barwell Precision Preformer, Type-C, and Serial Number 79E1636. He turned the power off and tried to remove the die with his left hand, while the cutting blade was still coasting. The blade struck four of his fingers causing severe lacerations. He was hospitalized and metal rods were inserted into his index and pinky fingers.

Keywords: DIE, FINGER, LOCKOUT, LACERATION, STRUCK BY, NIP POINT, HAND

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	307461517			Hospitalized injury	Cut/Laceration	Machine operators, not specified

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