Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 201177532 - Employee Amputates Fingers in Fan Belt

Accident Summary Nr: 201177532 -- Report ID: 0950621 -- Event Date: 03/22/2005
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
125695361	04/01/2005	5311	452111	Sears

Abstract: On March 22, 2005, Employee #1, an automotive technician, was working under the hood with the auto center's manager to see why a customer's car would not start. As Employee #1 placed his left index finger on the alternator belt to check for tautness, the manager was checking the starter solenoid. The starter actuated, making about half a revolution and pulling Employee #1's left hand between the belt and the pulley. The index finger was severed but reattached during surgery, and the middle finger on his left hand was severed down to the first joint. He was hospitalized.

Keywords: AMPUTATED, AUTOMOTIVE REPAIR, BELT, FINGER, CAUGHT BETWEEN, NIP POINT, PULLEY

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	125695361			Hospitalized injury	Amputation	Occupation not reported

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