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Accident Summary Nr: 202449997 - Metal Fabricator Pinches and Amputates Finger in Die Press

Accident Summary Nr: 202449997 -- Report ID: 0950633 -- Event Date: 01/21/2009
Inspection NrDate OpenedSICNAICSEstablishment Name
31060580303/02/20093714336399K & N Engineering Inc

Abstract: At approximately 7:20 a.m. on January 21, 2009, Employee #1, a metal fabricator, was working with a Huth Swager Expander (Model Number 1673, Serial number 289.) Employee #1 was holding a cylindrical-shaped aluminum part between the fingers of his left hand, while activating the machine with his right hand. As the die closed on the part to perform the desired flare, Employee #1's left middle finger was pinched between the part and the frame of the machine. Employee #1 was transported to Inland Empire Occupational Medical Clinic and later transferred to Parkview Community Hospital Medical Center for amputation treatment

Keywords: DIE, AMPUTATED, DIE CUTTING PRESS, FINGER, DIE CASTING MACHINE

Employee Details
Employee # Inspection Nr Age Sex Degree of Injury Nature of Injury Occupation
1 310605803 Hospitalized injury Amputation Fabricating machine operators, n.e.c.

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