Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 202561866 - Worker Picking Crops Amputates Finger on Conveyor Belt

Accident Summary Nr: 202561866 -- Report ID: 0950411 -- Event Date: 01/03/2014
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
317585107	01/08/2014	0161	111219	Coast King Packing, Llc

Abstract: On January 3, 2014, an employee was working for a farm, harvesting vegetables. At the time of the incident, she was cleaning and washing harvested cauliflower on top of a harvester. The harvester had on its right side a conveyor belt that was not adequately guarded. The rubber glove the employee was wearing got caught on the chain drive. The index finger on her right hand was amputated. The employee was immediately taken to Yuma Regional Center, where she was treated and released.

Keywords: AMPUTATED, AGRICULTURE, FINGER, GUARD, FARM MACHINERY, CAUGHT BY, CONVEYOR BELT

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	317585107			Non Hospitalized injury	Amputation	Occupation not reported

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