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Accident Summary Nr: 201089893 - Employee Amputates Finger While Securing Load

Accident Summary Nr: 201089893 -- Report ID: 0950625 -- Event Date: 07/30/2007
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
120149034	12/04/2007	3089	326122	Advanced Drainage System

Abstract: On July 30, 2007, Employee #1 was loading his truck with 60-in. fittings for plastic drain pipe. Employee #1 was securing the fittings on the trailer. While Employee #1 was holding on to the hold-down strap while he was tightening it down. The fitting moved from the pressure Employee #1 put on the strap. The fitting slid against the strap and caught Employee #1's finger tip, crushing it. Employee #1 jerked his fingers out without releasing the pressure, causing the amputation of the finger. Employee #1 was treated but was not hospitalized.

Keywords: AMPUTATED, FINGER, LOAD SHIFT, LOAD BINDER, TRAILER

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	120149034			Non Hospitalized injury	Amputation	Truck drivers, heavy

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