Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 736926 - Employee's fingers amputated in mechanical power press

Accident Summary Nr: 736926 -- Report ID: 0452110 -- Event Date: 01/12/1992
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
115941213	01/22/1992	3449	0	Mid-Park, Inc.

Abstract: Employee #1 was removing material from a Bliss 66-ton press when the press cycled. Four fingers on left hand were amputated. Pull backs were being used for safety devices, but they were not secured. A foot switch was used to cycle the press.

Keywords: PULL BACK DEVICE, AMPUTATED, POWER PRESS, UNSECURED, FINGER, WORK RULES, FOOT CONTROL, POINT OF OPERATION, FOOT-POWERED PRESS

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	115941213			Hospitalized injury	Amputation	Punching and stamping press machine operators

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