Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 310195110 - Worker's Two Fingers Amputated in Machine Accident

Accident Summary Nr: 310195110 -- Report ID: 0950643 -- Event Date: 11/01/2006
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
310195110	11/08/2006	3441	332312	Bellows System Inc.

Abstract: On November 1, 2006, a worker was rolling sheet metal, and placed his right hand inside the roll. The worker was wearing gloves. The glove became caught in the rollers, which pulled his hand in. The worker used his knee to activate the knee brake, and then reversed the machine to release his hand. He amputated his little finger up to the length of the nail. He also amputated his ring finger up to the back of the nail. The worker was hospitalized, with the prospect that additional surgery might have to be scheduled to restore circulation to his pinky.

Keywords: AMPUTATED, SHEET METAL, FINGER, GLOVE, CAUGHT BY, ROLLER--MACH/PART, HAND

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	310195110			Hospitalized injury	Amputation	Occupation not reported

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