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Amputations

1 amputation, 1 hospitalization · 2023010326 · 1/11/2023 · K and S Lumber, LLC

Severity

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

Cause

Event
Struck against moving part of machinery or equipment
Source
Log processing machinery

Employer

Name
K and S Lumber, LLC
Location
508 Convalescent Rd, VERNON, ALABAMA, 35592
NAICS
423310
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

Employees were changing a hydraulic cylinder on the log turner of a head saw. One employee turned the saw on to advance the cylinder for installation. He noticed a crowbar on the takeaway belt, turned the saw off, and motioned for someone to move the crowbar. The injured employee retrieved the crowbar and contacted the blade which was slowing down, but not stopped. The employee sustained a laceration to the lower left arm and hand. His left index finger was medically amputated.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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