Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 104259.015 - Employee catches thumb on pulley and partially amputates fin

Accident Summary Nr: 104259.015 -- Report ID: 0950614 -- Event Date: 03/21/2018
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
1305017.015	03/29/2018		424950	Janco Chemical Corporation

Abstract: At 11:48 p.m. on March 21, 2018, an employee had dismantled the guard cover for a MI-T-M Electric Power Pressure Washer and was completing some maintenance. The employee replaced the control switch and pressure regulator before turning it on. The employee noticed some oil leakage under the pump and crouched near the machine. The employee placed his right hand on the drive pulley and felt it move slightly before the unit started automatically. The employee's thumb touched the in running nip point between the pulley and belt, partially amputating his finger. The employee went to California Pacific Medical Center for treatment. Hospitalization was not required.

Keywords: Amputated, Amputation, Belt, Caught By, Nip Point, Pulley, Thumb

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	1305017.015	34	M	Hospitalized injury		Technicians, n.e.c.

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