Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 202486759 - Employee Crushes Fingers in Boat Motor

Accident Summary Nr: 202486759 -- Report ID: 0950621 -- Event Date: 05/25/2008
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
125822239	07/02/2008	7999	713990	Bridge Bay Resort & Marina

Abstract: On May 25, 2008, Employee #1 was starting the motor on a houseboat after making repairs on it. He stood on the transom near the motor. It was raining, and the transom deck was wet. As he started the motor, he slipped. He reached out to catch his balance and placed his hand on the flywheel of the motor. His left middle and little fingers were severely crushed. At the hospital, he underwent medical treatment, including the amputation of his middle fingertip. After receiving the medical care, he was released from the hospital.

Keywords: ROTATING PARTS, REPAIR, FINGER, CAUGHT BY, ENGINE, CRUSHED, SLIPPERY SURFACE, LOST BALANCE, BOAT

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	125822239			Non Hospitalized injury	Amputation	Small engine repairers

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