Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment · Amputations
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Anthony Timberlands, Inc., 111 S Plum St, BEARDEN, ARKANSAS 71720
on — Amputations, affecting the fingertip(s).
Final narrative
An employee was transferring 6x6 timber from a roll case in a planar mill when the timber slipped and pinched the employee's right ring finger between it and the roll case guard. The employee suffered a right ring fingertip amputation.
AmputationFingertip(s)Dimensional lumber: 2x4, 2x3, etc.
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An employee was operating a forklift and unloading a truck. After the truck was unloaded, the employee got off the forklift and proceeded to adjust the dock plate with a hook tool. The dock plate slipped and the employee went to adjust the plate with their hand when their left middle finger got caught. Their finger was amputated above the first joint.
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