Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 97066.015 - Employee is struck by press brake, amputating his finger

Accident Summary Nr: 97066.015 -- Report ID: 0950644 -- Event Date: 01/17/2017
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
1226792.015	02/15/2017		561320	Baron Hr

Abstract: At 8:00 a.m. on January 17, 2017, Employee #1 was operating a Press Brake, Serial Number 5200256, bending pieces of metal. The employee was holding a piece of metal with both hands. As the punch plate went up, Employee #1's left hand slipped from the holding position and into the point of operation. The plate came down, striking the tip of his middle finger. Employee #1 sustained an amputation of the distal middle finger of his left hand at approximately mid-nail. The employee was hospitalized and treated for his injuries.

Keywords: Amputation, Finger, Hand, Metal Strip, Point Of Operation, Press Brake, Punch Press, Struck By

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury
1	1226792.015	19	M	Hospitalized injury

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