Accident Report Detail
Accident Summary Nr: 202597639 - Employee Makes Contact with Auger, Amputates Arm
| Inspection Nr | Date Opened | SIC | NAICS | Establishment Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 310606645 | 05/12/2009 | 5199 | 424990 | Cv Ice Company Inc |
Abstract: At approximately 2:30 p.m. on April 6, 2009, Employee #1 was at the end of his shift when a customer came in and wanted crushed ice. Employee #1 activated a machine that crushes the ice. The ice was not coming out fast enough so Employee #1 opened the auger trough to retrieve more crush ice. The auger was not "on"; however, as Employee #1 was retrieving more crush ice, the auger came "on" catching Employee #1's left arm. Employee #1's arm was amputated, and he was hospitalized for treatment.
| Employee # | Inspection Nr | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 310606645 | Hospitalized injury | Amputation | Supervisors, n.e.c. |
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