Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 828889 - Employee's finger amputated in power press

Accident Summary Nr: 828889 -- Report ID: 0751910 -- Event Date: 06/13/1991
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
104263264	06/13/1991	3443	0	Clay Equipment Corporation

Abstract: Employee #1, a mechanical power press operator, had been using a pair of pliers to remove parts from a die. A part became lodged in the die and when the employee reached his hand in to remove it, he leaned forward and depressed the foot control. The press tripped, amputating his finger.

Keywords: MAINTENANCE, AMPUTATED, POWER PRESS, FINGER, WORK RULES, FOOT CONTROL, LOCKOUT, PRESS OPERATOR

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	104263264			Hospitalized injury	Amputation	Punching and stamping press machine operators

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