Amputations involving bone loss

Name: Amputations involving bone loss at Appalachian Wood Floors, Inc.
Start: 5/28/2024

1 amputation, 1 hospitalization · 2024054642 · 5/28/2024 · Appalachian Wood Floors, Inc.

Severity

Hospitalized: 1
Amputation: 1
Loss of eye: 0
Body part: Wrist(s)
Nature of injury: Amputations involving bone loss

Cause

Event: Struck by running powered equipment during maintenance, cleaning, testing
Source: Stationary sawing machinery stationary n.e.c.
Secondary source: "Lock out/ tag out" communication systems

Employer

Name: Appalachian Wood Floors, Inc.
Location: 838 Campbell Ave., PORTSMOUTH, OHIO, 45662
NAICS: 321918
Jurisdiction: 1

Narrative

An employee reached into the access door of a rip saw while it was powering down, resulting in the amputation of their left hand. Energy control procedures were not used.

Source

Authoritative: OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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