OSHA Accident Investigation · Summary #221439748

IMPERIAL BLADES, LLC

SUN PRAIRIE, WI· 2022-02-15T00:00:00

Event: Amputated, Amputation, Caught By, Finger, Foot pedal, Pinch Point, Welder, Welding, Welding Electrode
NAICS: 333515
Inspection type: Referral
Activity number: #345797385
Employer profile: IMPERIAL BLADES, LLC
Summary number: 221439748
Report ID: 0523300

Event description

Employee amputates finger when caught by welding electrode

Investigation abstract

At 8:45 a.m. on February 15, 2022, an employee was using a Banner Resistance Welder, Model 1AP-100-A12 and Serial Number 8322, to weld cutting blades together. The employee's fingers were within a few inches of the pinch point. As he depressed the foot pedal in order to lower the electrode, the electrode caught his finger, resulting in a left index finger amputation. The employee was treated without hospitalization.

Victim

#1 Non-hospitalized injury Age 31 M

Event type
2

Occupation code
783

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