Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 202543286 - Employee Injures Finger in Lathe

Accident Summary Nr: 202543286 -- Report ID: 0950641 -- Event Date: 07/28/2011
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
314857814	08/05/2011	3672	334412	Western Magnum Corporation

Abstract: At approximately 11:00 a.m. on July 28, 2011, Employee #1, a machinist, was machining the outside of a 3.25-in metal ring collet while using a Whacheon horizontal lathe, Model Number 15-3/4 x 47, Serial Number # L7801160). After completing one of the routine milling jobs, Employee #1 placed his hand on the outside edge of the face plate while it was coming to a stop after completing the milling operation. Employee #1's right index fingertip and right thumb was caught in a 1-in by 1.5-in chuck lock open. The tip of Employee #1's right index finger was amputated. Employee was hospitalized and treated for his injuries.

Keywords: LATHE, AMPUTATED, FINGER, MACHINIST, LOCKING PINS, MACHINE OPERATOR, CAUGHT BY, MILLING MACHINE

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	314857814			Non Hospitalized injury	Amputation	Machinists

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