VANCE, ALABAMA—
KyKenKee, Inc.
Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment · Amputations
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury at KyKenKee, Inc., 18719 Highway 11 N, VANCE, ALABAMA 35490 on — Amputations, affecting the finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c..
Final narrative
An employee was placing, compressing, and bolting together large 6x6 or 8x8 cut lumber. The employee's right hand was between two of the boards when the compression began, resulting in a severe crush and subsequent amputation to the second digit of the right pinky.
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An employee was separating board lumber by size at the flat deck. Their left ring finger came into contact with a 22-inch spinning saw blade and was amputated.
VANCE, ALABAMA—
KyKenKee, Inc.
An employee was walking across a trimmer saw when they lost balance and fell. The employee extended their right hand to steady themself and their glove was caught by the drive belt of a pulley. Their hand was drawn into the pulley, resulting in amputations to the index, middle, and ring fingers.
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