Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 202676193 - Employee Loses Two Fingers While Adjusting Belt Tension

Accident Summary Nr: 202676193 -- Report ID: 0950621 -- Event Date: 01/30/2014
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
317249126	02/13/2014	3272	327390	Diversified Concrete Cutting Inc

Abstract: At 7:00 p.m. on January 30, 2014, Employee #1 was making an adjustment to a Target Model PRM3804 concrete grinder which was modified to work as a concrete saw. He turned an adjustment rod to tighten the drive belts, which drove the saw blade. He then reached behind the belt guard to pull on the belts with his hand to feel for the proper belt tension. The drive engaged or was already engaged, pulling his hand through the belts and pulleys, amputating his middle and ring finger from his left hand. He was treated by UC Davis Medical Center in Sacramento, CA, and later released.

Keywords: GRINDER, AMPUTATED, FINGER, GUARD, SAW, CONVEYOR, HAND

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	317249126			Hospitalized injury	Amputation	Heavy equipment mechanics

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