OSHA Accident Investigation · Summary #221370562
R. LANG COMPANY, INC.
VISALIA, CA·
Event description
Employee amputates right thumb while using drill press
Investigation abstract
At 7:00 a.m. on June 21, 2021, an employee was drilling holes in an aluminum violation of CCR 4184(b). security door frame at a home improvement manufacturing facility using a Chicago Power Tools drill press (model AI-27) with a 1/2" to 1/4" step-down drill bit and a jig. The employee's right hand glove became entangled in the revolving drill bit, resulting in the amputation of the right thumb. The supervisor was working nearby but facing away. The accident was attributed to the failure to guard the revolving part of the drill press. The employee was hospitalized for treatment. The employer reported the incident to the Division of Occupational Safety and Health (DOSH) as required, and a serious citation was issued for
Victim
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#1 Hospitalized Age 59 M
- Event type
- 2
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