Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 201498649 - Employee's Fingers Is Caught and Amputated on Object

Accident Summary Nr: 201498649 -- Report ID: 0950625 -- Event Date: 02/25/2014
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
316727619	04/09/2014	4212	562111	Emadco Disposal Service, Inc.

Abstract: At approximately 9:54 a.m. on February 25, 2014, Employee #1, a garbage collector, was conducting routine curbside garbage removal in a residential area. He stepped on the bin-bar of the garbage truck to examine the contents for what he believed to be a non-permitted item such as a solvent or paint can. As he inspected the content, he lost his balance and unintentionally grabbed onto a sharp object to keep from falling. The sharp object partially amputated his finger. Employee #1 was transported to a nearby medical facility, where he received treatment and was then hospitalized.

Keywords: GARBAGE TRUCK, AMPUTATED, FINGER, CAUGHT BY, LOST BALANCE

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	316727619			Hospitalized injury	Cut/Laceration	Garbage collectors

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