Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 202552006 - Employee Amputates Finger in Machinery

Accident Summary Nr: 202552006 -- Report ID: 0950631 -- Event Date: 07/09/2010
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
313166324	07/20/2010	2759	323119	Ameripec Inc

Abstract: On July 9, 2010, Employee #1 was operating a labeler with serial number 19-281. While operating the machine, she noticed glue buildup on the label applicator. She reached through an approximate 1.25 in. gap within the guard to loosen the residual glue with her right index finger. The applicator caught her finger and amputated it at the first digit. After the accident, she was transported to a medical center where she received treatment and was hospitalized.

Keywords: AMPUTATED, GLUE, FINGER, MACHINE OPERATOR, STRUCK AGAINST, MACHINE--MISC

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	313166324			Hospitalized injury	Amputation	Machine operators, not specified

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