Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation · Amputations
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at W.W. WOOD PRODUCTS INC, 10000 Old Hwy 60, DUDLEY, MISSOURI 63936
on — Amputations, affecting the finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c..
Final narrative
An employee was cleaning paint residue off a protective cover of a machine. The employee was scraping with his right hand when his left hand was caught in a moving chain. The left index finger was amputated at the first knuckle.
An employee was placing a piece of plywood on a table saw. As he was sliding the plywood off a cart and onto the table saw, the plywood started to fall. The employee stepped back then fell forward, landing on top of the plywood on the concrete floor. The employee fell on his left hip, resulting in a femoral head fracture that required hospitalization and surgery.
An employee was sharpening peeler blades when their shirt was caught in the grinding wheel. The employee sustained tendon damage and a crushed right hand.
An employee was preparing to cut lumber on a panel saw when the clamp engaged and caught the employee's left middle finger, resulting in a fingertip amputation.
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