Accident Report Detail
Accident Summary Nr: 93413.015 - Employee's fingers are amputated in nip point of machine
| Inspection Nr | Date Opened | SIC | NAICS | Establishment Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1212638.015 | 02/23/2017 | 325412 | Konsyl Pharmaceuticals, Inc. |
Abstract: At approximately 8:45 a.m. on February 23, 2017, Employee #1 was adjusting the vacuum and chain drive on the transfer apparatus of a Bartelt FFS Machine when packets of the product, Psyllium Fiber, began to fall to the floor. He reached for the falling packets with his left hand and came in contact with the pinch point between the 0.75-inch chain and 3-inch sprocket chain guard which was unguarded due to the guard being removed. Employee #1 suffered an amputation of two fingers to the first knuckle and a crushing injury to his third finger. Employee #1 was hospitalized.
| Employee # | Inspection Nr | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1212638.015 | 56 | M | Hospitalized injury | Machinery maintenance occupations |
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