Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 202635181 - Farm Laborer Finger Is Amputated in Cutting Machine

Accident Summary Nr: 202635181 -- Report ID: 0950612 -- Event Date: 02/23/2012
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
315994673	02/28/2012	0761	115115	Ramco Enterprises, Lp

Abstract: At approximately 1:30 p.m. on February 23, 2012, Employee #1, a 34-year-old male farm laborer, was feeding a fresh crop of broccoli through a pneumatic powered cutting machine. The worker's finger nail was caught by the revolving dome/blade of the machine, resulting in a partial amputation of the injured finger. A coworker assisted Employee #1 in releasing his finger. The injured worker was transported to the hospital, where he was treated and released.

Keywords: AMPUTATED, CROP SHREDDER, AGRICULTURE, FINGER, ROTATING KNIFE, FARM MACHINERY, CAUGHT BY, BLADE

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	315994673			Non Hospitalized injury	Amputation	Occupation not reported

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