Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 202492955 - Employee Partially Amputates Finger Using Hydraulic Ram

Accident Summary Nr: 202492955 -- Report ID: 0950621 -- Event Date: 01/25/2012
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
314575440	02/08/2012	3714	336399	Flowmaster Inc

Abstract: On January 25, 2012, Employee#1, sheet metal operator Flowmaster Inc., manufactured exhaust systems. Using a hydraulic ram, he pressed die into the rear end of pipe, forming a flare. Employee#1 reached (approximately 2.5 in.) into jammed pipe to remove 5 in. pipe. Ram closed down a top clamp, amputating part of index finger and injuring others. Employee#1 stayed in hospital for 9 days.

Keywords: EXHAUST SYSTEM, HYDRAULIC RAM, AMPUTATED, SHEET METAL, FINGER, EQUIPMENT OPERATOR, MOTOR VEHICLE

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	314575440			Hospitalized injury	Amputation	Sheet metal workers

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