Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 170896633 - Employee's fingertip amputated in pan stacker

Accident Summary Nr: 170896633 -- Report ID: 0950644 -- Event Date: 04/28/1999
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
120266655	05/18/1999	5461	0	Bestfoods Baking Company

Abstract: At approximately 5:45 p.m. on April 28, 1999, Employee #1, of the Best Foods Baking Company, was clearing a jammed pan from inside a pan stacker on line #3 when the air piston suddenly descended and amputated the tip of his right index finger. Employee #1 had shut off the power to the machine before attempting to clear the jam, but apparently was unaware that energy could be stored within the piston. The employer also stated that he did not know about the potential for stored energy until the accident occurred.

Keywords: AIR PRESSURE, AMPUTATED, FINGER, PISTON, BAKERY RACK, JAMMED, CAUGHT BETWEEN, PRESSURE RELEASE

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	120266655			Hospitalized injury	Amputation	Helpers, mechanics and repairers

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