Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 200528966 - Employee's finger is amputated while cleaning a machine

Accident Summary Nr: 200528966 -- Report ID: 0751910 -- Event Date: 07/21/2004
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
306684960	08/18/2004	7349	561720	Kaiser Contract Cleaning Specialists, Inc.

Abstract: On July 21, 2004, Employee #1 was cleaning the Toe Clipper Popper, which clips the toe nails of cattle feet. While performing the final rinsing of the machine with water from a hose and pipe nozzle, he inadvertently made contact with the tripping mechanism rod. This activated a shield to descend, amputating the tip of his right ring finger. The accident was caused by failure to lock out/tag out the equipment.

Keywords: AMPUTATED, FINGER, GUARD, CLEANING, TRIP ROD, LOCKOUT

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	306684960			Non Hospitalized injury	Amputation	Supervisors; handlers,equip-cleaners,laborers nec

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