Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 952150 - Employee's Hand Is Amputated in Alligator Shear

Accident Summary Nr: 952150 -- Report ID: 0355116 -- Event Date: 08/20/2002
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
305493652	08/21/2002	5093	0	Staunton Metal Recyclers

Abstract: On August 20, 2002, Employee #1 was using a continuously-running alligator shear to cut aluminum door frames into 18-in. to 36-in.-long recyclable pieces. His right hand apparently struck the guarded point of operation and was amputated at the wrist. Employee #1 was hospitalized for treatment. There were no witnesses that observed the accident.

Keywords: AMPUTATED, SHEAR, GUARD, STRUCK AGAINST, POINT OF OPERATION, HAND

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	305493652			Hospitalized injury	Amputation	Laborers, except construction

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