Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 201498573 - Employee's Fingers Contact Fan and Are Amputated

Accident Summary Nr: 201498573 -- Report ID: 0950625 -- Event Date: 01/11/2014
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
316726421	01/17/2014	2656	322215	International Paper Company

Abstract: At approximately 5:45 p.m. on January 11, 2014, Employee #1 was working on a project to repaint the flooring in a production area. She adjusted the angle of the pedestal fans used to help dry the paint. As she moved the head of the fan, her hand contacted its metal blades, which resulted in the amputation of two fingers on her right hand. Employee #1 was transported to a hospital, where she was treated and then hospitalized.

Keywords: AMPUTATED, FAN, FAN BLADE, FINGER, STRUCK AGAINST, PAINTER

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	316726421			Hospitalized injury	Amputation	Supervisors, production occupations

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