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Amputations

1 amputation · 2023043713 · 4/25/2023 · LEMOYEN MILL & TIMBER

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
Metal, woodworking, and special material machinery, unspecified

Employer

Name
LEMOYEN MILL & TIMBER
Location
116 Roy Baker Road, MORROW, LOUISIANA, 71356
NAICS
321113
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was operating the trimmer when a piece of wood/board became stuck. The employee went to remove the board and their hand was caught in the chain and sprocket, amputating the employee's right index fingertip and the right thumb tip.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
Machine
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