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Amputations

1 amputation, 1 hospitalization · 20221110223 · 11/21/2022 · F.H. Stoltze Land & Lumber Company

Severity

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

Cause

Event
Caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning
Source
Log processing machinery
Secondary source
Logs

Employer

Name
F.H. Stoltze Land & Lumber Company
Location
600 Halfmoon Rd., COLUMBIA FALLS, MONTANA, 59912
NAICS
321113
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was standing on the side of a debarker when it became jammed. As the employee cleared the jam, the log kicked out and knocked the employee off-balance. His hand was caught between the kicker and frame, resulting in a right little finger amputation.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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