Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 201076734 - Employee Amputates Finger While Smashing Glass with Crowbar

Accident Summary Nr: 201076734 -- Report ID: 0950632 -- Event Date: 02/09/2011
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
312686108	03/10/2011	5093	425110	Contain-A-Way Dba Nexcycle

Abstract: At approximately 12:45 p.m. on February 9, 2011, an employee, a site attendant was working for a recycling center in San Diego. The employee was performing normal job duties but was in training. While smashing glass with a crowbar, his right pinky finger came in contact with a metal lid and created a deep cut. An ambulance was called and the employee was taken away. The employee was hospitalized and treated for partial amputation of a pinky finger, including bone loss.

Keywords: AMPUTATED, FINGER, STRUCK AGAINST, PRY BAR

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	312686108			Hospitalized injury	Amputation	Laborers, except construction

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