Accident Report Detail
Accident Summary Nr: 202454609 - Employee's Foot Is Crushed in Auger
| Inspection Nr | Date Opened | SIC | NAICS | Establishment Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 310491816 | 06/06/2008 | 3531 | 333120 | American Remedial Technologies |
Abstract: On April 28, 2008, Employee #1 was a machine operator at a contaminated soil remediation facility. He was cleaning a screw auger conveyor to remove dirt that had built up on the conveyor walls. Employee #1 was standing in a 24-in. screw auger conveyor, removing dirt with a digging bar, a scraper, and a small shovel. Employee #1 informed his supervisor that the cleaning job was finished. The supervisor observed the work area through a window in the control room. Believing Employee #1 was standing clear of the screw auger conveyor, the supervisor started the machine. Employee #1 was injured when his left foot was crushed between the screw auger and the conveyor walls. He was hospitalized for the amputation of his foot.
| Employee # | Inspection Nr | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 310491816 | Hospitalized injury | Amputation | Miscellaneous machine operators, n.e.c. |
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