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Accident Summary Nr: 202549960 - Worker Amputates Finger While Unclogging a Food Dispenser
| Inspection Nr | Date Opened | SIC | NAICS | Establishment Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 309304772 | 02/23/2009 | 5149 | 424490 | Bakery Express Of Southern California Llc |
Abstract: On December 28, 2008, two workers were employed by a commercial bakery that produced foods such as cookies, cakes, and muffins that were sold in convenience stores. Employee #1 and Employee #2 were using a cord-and-plug-connected Edhard (Model MKV, Serial Number 1092) tabletop depositor, but it clogged. Without turning off the depositor or unplugging it, Employee #1 placed her right index finger into the dispenser opening to clear away a lump of sugar that jammed the gears. At the same time, Employee #2 accidentally pushed the remote control for the depositor, causing the gears to turn. The tip of Employee #1's finger was cut off by the moving gears. Employee #1 was taken to a local hospital, where treating physicians trimmed bone and wrapped it. She did not require hospitalization.
| Employee # | Inspection Nr | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 309304772 | Non Hospitalized injury | Amputation | Laborers, except construction |
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