Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 170633002 - Employee's fingers amputated in punch press

Accident Summary Nr: 170633002 -- Report ID: 0950644 -- Event Date: 08/15/1996
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
119767242	08/15/1996	7692	0	L & M Precision Welding

Abstract: At approximately 8:15 a.m. on August 15, 1996, Employee #1, of Precision Welding, Irwindale, CA, was changing the die on a Halmers & Corners 30-ton punch press. He was attempting to align the bottom level of the guide with the top level. As he loosened the bolts, the guide fell on his right hand, amputating his thumb, index, and middle fingers. He was transported to the hospital by paramedics. After investigation, the employer was cited for a serious violation of T8CCR 3314(a). Other violations were also found, and the employer was cited accordingly.

Keywords: AMPUTATED, FINGER, WORK RULES, THUMB, LOCKOUT, POINT OF OPERATION, GUIDE, FALLING OBJECT, PRESS OPERATOR, PUNCH PRESS

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	119767242			Hospitalized injury	Amputation	Punching and stamping press machine operators

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