Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 202487070 - Volunteer's Finger Is Amputated by Rail Car Hand Lever

Accident Summary Nr: 202487070 -- Report ID: 0950621 -- Event Date: 04/26/2008
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
311861405	06/09/2008	9512	924120	Ca Parks & Recreation Railroad Museum

Abstract: On April 26, 2008, a volunteer was loading an antique railroad museum hand-car for highway transportation. The hand lever pressed the volunteer's hand against a portable box of steps designed to help board the "display." Apparently, the volunteer's finger was amputated, and he was hospitalized.

Keywords: STAIR, AMPUTATED, HAND CONTROL, FINGER, RAILROAD CAR, CAUGHT BETWEEN

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	311861405			Hospitalized injury	Amputation	Occupation not reported

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