LOUISVILLE, MISSISSIPPI—
Winston Plywood & Veneer, LLC
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation · Amputations
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury at Winston Plywood & Veneer, LLC, 1160 S. Church Avenue, LOUISVILLE, MISSISSIPPI 39339 on — Amputations, affecting the fingertip(s).
Final narrative
An employee was removing a piece of wood from the off end of a wood dryer. The employee's right hand was caught in the dryer's chain and sprocket; four fingertips were amputated.
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LOUISVILLE, MISSISSIPPI—
Winston Plywood & Veneer, LLC
An employee was inspecting a vault when a water hose popped out of the top of the vault. The 180-degree water caused first- and second-degree burns to his torso.
LOUISVILLE, MISSISSIPPI—
Winston Plywood & Veneer, LLC
An employee removed a folded piece of veneer from a conveyor belt and then turned around to get ready to straighten the next piece. When he turned, his gloved left hand contacted the belt, which then pulled his index finger into the pinch point between the drive roll and guide plate. When he pulled his hand free, his index fingertip was torn off.
LOUISVILLE, MISSISSIPPI—
Winston Plywood & Veneer, LLC
An employee was removing wood from a conveyor when the employee's left arm was caught between the wood and conveyor frame. The employee's left hand was amputated just above the wrist.
LOUISVILLE, MISSISSIPPI—
Winston Plywood & Veneer, LLC
On September 11, 2017, an employee was reinstalling a carriage in a lathe that cuts logs into veneer when a manual chain hoist that was stabilizing the pressure roll slipped. His right arm was then pinched between the top and bottom of the lathe.
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