Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 202614368 - Employee Amputates Fignertips on Left Hand

Accident Summary Nr: 202614368 -- Report ID: 1054112 -- Event Date: 03/29/2012
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
316422666	04/05/2012	3499	332999	P & A Metal Fab Inc

Abstract: On March 29, 2012, Employee #1 amputated the tips of his middle and ring fingers on his left hand when the die closed on his hand while bending a small part. The machine had a Laser Based Hydraulic Press Brake Guarding system installed. The mute position setup on the laser system was adjusted too far from the die defeating the guarding function of the device. He was not hospitalized as a result of his accident.

Keywords: DIE BLADES, AMPUTATED, DIE CUTTING PRESS, FINGER, DIE GUARD, HAND

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	316422666			Non Hospitalized injury	Amputation	Occupation not reported

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