Accident Report Detail
Accident Summary Nr: 202467692 - Employee Amputates Finger While Cleaning Car
| Inspection Nr | Date Opened | SIC | NAICS | Establishment Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 312432347 | 06/16/2009 | 7542 | 811192 | Soapy Suds Inc. |
Abstract: On April 4, 2009, Employee #1 Employee #1 was instructed to assist in cleaning an automobile while it was still inside the tunnel of the car wash on a conveyor system. The conveyor was not "on" at the time of the incident. As Employee #1 was cleaning the rims of the automobile with a rag, the conveyor was switched on by an unknown person, causing the vehicle to move forward. As a result, Employee #1's right hand was cut by the rim of the vehicle, causing him to sustain an amputation of the right ring finger tip. Employee #1 was hospitalized.
| Employee # | Inspection Nr | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 312432347 | Hospitalized injury | Amputation | Vehicle washers and equipment cleaners |
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