Accident Report Detail
Accident: 942789 - Employee'S Fingers Amputated In Punch Press Accident
Accident: 942789 -- Report ID: 0453710 -- Event Date: 05/10/1989 | |||||||
Inspection | Open Date | SIC | Establishment Name | ||||
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18562124 | 06/06/1989 | 3499 | Accuride, Inc. | ||||
On May 10, 1989, Employee #1 familiar with the operation came to assist another worker having problems with loading an unfamiliar fixture. While Employee #1 was demonstrating loading technique the other worker inadvertently pressed the foot treadle. The third and ring fingers of Employee #1's left hand were crushed and severed. | |||||||
Keywords:
loading, severed, finger, foot control, lighting fixture, crushed, punch press, hand
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Employee # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree | Nature | Occupation | |
1 | 18562124 | Hospitalized injury | Amputation | Punching and stamping press machine operators |