Inspection Detail
Inspection: 104200076 - The Gerkin Company
Inspection Information - Office: Iowa 0751910
Site Address:
The Gerkin Company
1501 Zenith Drive
Sioux City, IA 51103
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 3203, Sioux City, IA 51102
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:3442
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 09/16/1987
Planning Guide: Safety-Construction
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 09/16/1987
Investigation Summary
Employee #1 was cutting metal with a power saw. When the metal box saw started to fall, he grabbed it with his left hand, amputating his left index finger to the last knuckle. The saw was about one year old and had the proper guards.
Keywords: AMPUTATED, FINGER, WORK RULES, SAW, INATTENTION
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 104200076 | Hospitalized injury | Amputation | Supervisors, n.e.c. |
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