Incident date: 2015-04-09
NAICS industry code: 213111

An employee was adjusting a belt on a power washer. While checking the tension, the pump turned back on. This kicked the wrench away from the employee's hand and pulled his hand into the machine. His right little fingertip was amputated, and his right thumb was lacerated.

Hazard classification:
code_event: title: Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation
code_source: title: Power washers
code_nature: title: Amputations
code_body: title: Fingertip(s)
severity: high