Powered by GoogleTranslate

UNITED STATES
DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

Occupational Safety and Health Administration OSHA

Contact Us FAQ A to Z Index English Español

Return to Accident Search Results

Accident Report Detail

Accident: 642769 - Employees' Fingers Amputated And Crushed By Power Presses

Accident: 642769 -- Report ID: 0215800 -- Event Date: 05/02/1996
InspectionOpen DateSICEstablishment Name
10154518405/22/19962542Perma Steel
After Employee #1 altered an unguarded power press, three of his left fingers were amputated. While operating an unguarded press brake, Employee #2 misjudged the location of his left hand and four of his fingers were crushed. He was transported to the hospital, where he underwent microsurgery.
Keywords: amputated, power press, press brake, finger, work rules, crushed, press operator, unguarded
Employee # Inspection Age Sex Degree Nature Occupation
1 101545184 Hospitalized injury Amputation Occupation not reported
2 101545184 Hospitalized injury Amputation Occupation not reported

Thank You for Visiting Our Website

You are exiting the Department of Labor's Web server.

The Department of Labor does not endorse, takes no responsibility for, and exercises no control over the linked organization or its views, or contents, nor does it vouch for the accuracy or accessibility of the information contained on the destination server. The Department of Labor also cannot authorize the use of copyrighted materials contained in linked Web sites. Users must request such authorization from the sponsor of the linked Web site. Thank you for visiting our site. Please click the button below to continue.

Close