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Amputations

1 amputation, 1 hospitalization · 2020021884 · 2/26/2020 · CARDWELL LUMBER, INC.

Severity

Hospitalized
1
Amputation
1
Loss of eye
0
Body part
Toes(s), toenail(s)
Nature of injury
Amputations

Cause

Event
Caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning
Source
Conveyors-chain

Employer

Name
CARDWELL LUMBER, INC.
Location
62499 State Hwy 15, NOVELTY, MISSOURI, 63460
NAICS
321113
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was adjusting and tightening the chain links to a conveyor. The conveyor activated and the employee's right foot was caught between the chain and sprocket amputating toes.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
Machine
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