OSHA Accident Investigation · Summary #221441231
DETHMERS MANUFACTURING COMPANY
BOYDEN, IA·
Event description
Employee injures finger after contacting grinding wheel
Investigation abstract
On February 18, 2022, an employee finished working on a part using an Acer Surface Grinder, Model Number AGS-1224AHD. As the grinding wheel was still spinning, the employee attempted to remove a part from the grinder. The part was suctioned to the surface due to coolant and other debris. During the attempt to remove the part, the employee's hand was pulled, and their left index finger contacted the grinding wheel. The employee's left finger was lacerated, requiring four stitches. The laceration became infected, and his finger was surgically amputated up to the second knuckle, requiring hospitalization.
Victim
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#1 Hospitalized Age 72 M
- Event type
- 14
- Occupation code
- 634
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