Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 98169.015 - Employee operating machine incurs finger amputations

Accident Summary Nr: 98169.015 -- Report ID: 0214500 -- Event Date: 03/03/2017
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
1211713.015	03/30/2017		423510	Equipment Distributing Corporation

Abstract: At 10:00 a.m. on March 3, 2017, Employee #1, employed by an industrial products company, was operating a threading machine for rebar. His right hand was in contact with the rebar as it was spinning on the machine. Employee #1's hand came into contact with the cutting blade. Emergency services were called, and Employee #1 was transported to the hospital. He was admitted and treated for the amputation of two fingers.

Keywords: Amputated, Amputation, Blade, Caught In, Finger, Hand, Rebar, Threading Machine

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	1211713.015	31	M	Hospitalized injury		Machine operators, not specified

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