Accident Report Detail
Accident Summary Nr: 200075307 - Employee's Fingers Are Crushed in Tobacco Machine, Amputated
Inspection Nr | Date Opened | SIC | NAICS | Establishment Name |
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316926922 | 05/01/2013 | 2111 | 312221 | Commonwealth Brands, Inc. |
Abstract: On November 27, 2012, Employee #1 was operating a cigarette-making machine. A tobacco clog occurred in the feed hopper area of the cigarette machine. The employee turned off the machine, and removed the machine cover. Employee #1 then reached into the machine to unclog the tobacco. The employee's hand was caught between the transfer roller and conveyor belt. Employee #1's hand was crushed from the tips of his fingers to the knucklebones. The employee was taken to an area hospital, where his fingers were amputated. Employee #1 was hospitalized for three days.
Employee # | Inspection Nr | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
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1 | 316926922 | Non Hospitalized injury | Fracture | Occupation not reported |