Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 132683.015 - Employee amputates fingertip while using an electric drill

Accident Summary Nr: 132683.015 -- Report ID: 0950632 -- Event Date: 01/08/2021
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
1510328.015	01/15/2021		115115	Perez & Ramirez Farm Labor Contractor

Abstract: At 7:10 a.m. on January 8, 2021, Employee #1, employed by Perez & Ramirez, a farm labor contractor, was working at a ranch owned by Five Crowns, Inc. in Calipatria, CA. While attempting to repair a battery connection cable on a gasoline-powered utility vehicle, the employee used a hand-held Chicago Electric power drill with a cone bit attachment. During the task, the wire became entangled around his left index finger, causing serious injury and requiring the amputation of the distal tip of the finger. The employee was hospitalized for treatment.

Keywords: Amputated, Amputation, Electric Drill, Entangled, Finger, Fingertip

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	1510328.015	41	M	Hospitalized injury		Farm workers

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