Incident date: 2018-06-13
NAICS industry code: 322121

A machine was shut down for maintenance. During removal of the machine guard, the guard fell and struck the injured employee's right middle finger causing ligament damage.

Hazard classification:
code_event: title: Struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part
code_source: title: Machine and appliance parts, n.e.c.
code_nature: title: Traumatic injuries to muscles, tendons, ligaments, joints, etc., unspecified
code_body: title: Finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified
severity: moderate