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Amputations

1 amputation · 20171211724 · 12/10/2017 · Winston Plywood & Veneer, LLC

Severity

Hospitalized
0
Amputation
1
Loss of eye
0
Body part
Hand(s), n.e.c.
Nature of injury
Amputations

Cause

Event
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation
Source
Conveyors-powered, unspecified

Employer

Name
Winston Plywood & Veneer, LLC
Location
1160 S. Church Avenue, LOUISVILLE, MISSISSIPPI, 39339
NAICS
321212
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was removing wood from a conveyor when the employee's left arm was caught between the wood and conveyor frame. The employee's left hand was amputated just above the wrist.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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