Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 511360 - Employee's finger amputated after caught by crane and load

Accident Summary Nr: 511360 -- Report ID: 0950635 -- Event Date: 12/06/1991
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
112088588	03/11/1992	3463	0	International Light Metals

Abstract: At or about 11:30 a.m. on December 6, 1991, Employee #1, of International Light Metals, was operating an overhead crane and a pendant control device to position a long piece of metal. He activated the wrong button, catching his finger between the jib and metal stock. The finger was later amputated. Employee #1 was transported to Torrance Memorial Hospital for treatment.

Keywords: AMPUTATED, FINGER, CAUGHT BETWEEN, OVERHEAD CRANE, CRANE OPERATOR, INATTENTION

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	112088588			Hospitalized injury	Amputation	Occupation not reported

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