Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 512152 - Employee injured after accidentally activating machine

Accident Summary Nr: 512152 -- Report ID: 0950633 -- Event Date: 05/18/1993
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
119964971	06/02/1993	3011	0	Bandag Inc

Abstract: Employee #1, who operates a loading machine that loads parts onto a conveyor, entered the traversing area when the machine misloaded. He accidentally activated the machine when his leg tripped the lever. The machine began traversing on its rail, catching and pinning Employee #1 between it and some loading racks. Employee #1 suffered a laceration to his left thigh and was hospitalized for two days.

Keywords: PINNED, CONTROL LEVER, CAUGHT BY, THIGH, LACERATION, INATTENTION, MACHINE--MISC

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	119964971			Hospitalized injury	Cut/Laceration	Occupation not reported

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