Accident Report Detail
Accident Summary Nr: 779488 - Employee's arm amputated when caught in conveyor
Inspection Nr | Date Opened | SIC | NAICS | Establishment Name |
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104618855 | 09/19/1988 | 1611 | 0 | Helm'S Construction Co |
Abstract: Employee #1 was assigned to clean debris from under and around a conveyor tail pulley. The tail of his shirt became caught in the 9 in. diameter pulley and when he attempted to free himself, his right sleeve and wrist became caught. His right arm was first wrapped around the shaft twice and then severed 4 in. below the shoulder.
Employee # | Inspection Nr | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
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1 | 104618855 | Hospitalized injury | Amputation | Construction laborers |