Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 827188 - Employee's arm amputated by mechanical power press

Accident Summary Nr: 827188 -- Report ID: 0751910 -- Event Date: 08/06/1991
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
115041188	08/06/1991	3599	0	Clinton Engine Corporation

Abstract: Employee #1 was operating a partial revolution mechanical power press. Parts were sticking to the die so he took abrasive paper to smooth a galled area. Employee #1 did not shut off the press and as he was cleaning the die, the press tripped, amputating his right arm just below the elbow. The palm buttons were very close together and were not protected against accidental contact; this could have allowed Employee #1 to bump into them with another part of his body.

Keywords: DIE, MAINTENANCE, AMPUTATED, POWER PRESS, WORK RULES, CLEANING, LOCKOUT, ARM, PRESS OPERATOR, UNGUARDED

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	115041188			Hospitalized injury	Amputation	Machinists

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