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Amputations

1 amputation · 20171110506 · 11/2/2017 · Scotch Plywood Company, Inc.

Severity

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

Cause

Event
Caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning
Source
Heating and cooking machinery and appliances, unspecified
Secondary source
Belts, gloves, neckties, scarves

Employer

Name
Scotch Plywood Company, Inc.
Location
101 Main Street, FULTON, ALABAMA, 36446
NAICS
321212
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was attempting to remove a piece of veneer that was plugging a drier infeed when the employee's glove and right hand were pulled into the chain and sprocket, amputating the ring fingertip.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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