Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 202552782 - Automotive Technician Amputates Fingers While Setting Timing

Accident Summary Nr: 202552782 -- Report ID: 0950631 -- Event Date: 03/03/2011
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
313169567	03/15/2011	7549	811198	Euromasters Classic Cars Inc

Abstract: On March 3, 2011, an employee was working as the lead mechanic in the shop of Euromasters Classic Cars, Inc., a dealership and service center that specialized in Porsches. He was a full-time, non-contract employee. On the day of the incident, he was attempting to set the timing on a 1985 Porsche 911 Turbo. The engine was revved to approximately 4,000 rpm at the time of the accident. At some point, his right hand came into contact with the fan blade of the vehicle. The middle finger of his right hand was severed at the palm, and the ring finger on his right hand was amputated below the second knuckle.

Keywords: MAINTENANCE, ROTATING PARTS, AMPUTATED, FAN BLADE, AUTOMOTIVE REPAIR, FINGER, MECHANIC, STRUCK AGAINST

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	313169567			Hospitalized injury	Amputation	Automobile mechanics

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