Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 92277.015 - Worker removing power drill extender sustains finger amputat

Accident Summary Nr: 92277.015 -- Report ID: 0830500 -- Event Date: 01/17/2017
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
1203957.015	01/19/2017		238210	Xator Corporation

Abstract: At 9:30 a.m. on January 17, 2017, Employee #1, employed by a company providing services at a National Guard facility, was working with a powered hammer drill. He was trying to loosen and free a tool bit extender from the drill. The hammer drill engaged and rotated, and his glove became entangled in the rotating bit extender. Employee #1's finger was squeezed between the glove and the drill bit extension. Emergency services were called, and Employee #1 was transported to the hospital. He was admitted and treated for the amputation of his left pinky finger just below the fingernail.

Keywords: Amputated, Amputation, Caught Between, Caught By, Construction, Drill, Finger, Glove, PPE, Portable Power Tool

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	1203957.015	59	M	Hospitalized injury		Electricians

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