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Accident Summary Nr: 307458810 - Employee Is Injured When Hand Tangles in Lathe
| Inspection Nr | Date Opened | SIC | NAICS | Establishment Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 307458810 | 01/05/2006 | 3432 | 332919 | Brass Craft Corona |
Abstract: At about 9:55 a.m. on November 12, 2005, Employee #1, working for a manufacturer of water and gas line connectors, was polishing a shaft (0.625 in. diameter and 11 in. long) on a lathe (model YAM 1500 and serial number 1971) by using fine sand paper. As he was positioning the shaft, his glove became entangled in the rotating shaft, causing amputation of his right ring finger and fracture on his right index finger. Employee #1 was hospitalized. The employer had a total of 195 employees and was unionized (Teamsters, Local-63).
| Employee # | Inspection Nr | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 307458810 | Hospitalized injury | Amputation | Tool and die makers |
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