Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 789941 - Employee's fingers lacerated by conveyor belt

Accident Summary Nr: 789941 -- Report ID: 1054115 -- Event Date: 07/05/1994
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
124802570	07/05/1994	2431	0	Jeld Wen Inc

Abstract: Employee #1 was attempting to clear wood stock debris from beneath a hog input conveyor with his hand while the belt was in operation. He sustained severe lacerations to his left index, middle, and ring fingers; the tendons were not cut. Employee #1 remained in the hospital for two days and was released to home and therapy. He is expected to have a full recovery.

Keywords: FINGER, WORK RULES, CLEANING, LOCKOUT, LACERATION, CONVEYOR, CONVEYOR BELT

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	124802570			Hospitalized injury	Cut/Laceration	Machine operators, not specified

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