Abstract: At approximately 3:10 p.m. on December 12, 1992, Employee #1, of Plastics, Inc. (Winform, Inc.), was working on a thermal former machine supplying plastic. His right hand was exposed to the danger zone and came in contact with the running blades. He sustained partial amputation of his right middle finger and acute, complete amputation of the right ring and pinkie fingers. He was taken to Whittier Community Hospital and later to UCLA Medical Center for treatment. He was hospitalized for 5 days. He is now being treated as an outpatient. The employer was advised to enforce safety rules and regulations to prevent any accident in the future.