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Amputations

1 amputation, 1 hospitalization · 2016010862 · 1/29/2016 · Sun Mountain Lumber, Inc.

Severity

Hospitalized
1
Amputation
1
Loss of eye
0
Body part
Fingertip(s)
Nature of injury
Amputations

Cause

Event
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation
Source
Sawing machinery-stationary, n.e.c.

Employer

Name
Sun Mountain Lumber, Inc.
Location
181 Greenhouse Road, DEER LODGE, MONTANA, 59722
NAICS
321113
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee attempted to correct log material (cants). As he lifted a 6" cant, it slipped and smashed his fingertip between the cant and the chain. His fingertip was amputated.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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