Idaho Forest Group
Fall on same level due to slipping — Amputations — ATHOL, IDAHO
| Employer | Idaho Forest Group | Report ID | 2015010062 |
| Address | 4447 E. Chilco Rd. | City, State ZIP | ATHOL, IDAHO 83801 |
| Event Date | January 4, 2015 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to slipping | Source of Injury | Handrails, banisters |
| Secondary Source | Ice, sleet, snow | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 321113 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 47.86000, -116.77000 | ||
Incident Narrative
Employee climbed up on a handrail and slipped while cleaning snow off of the framework and guard of a chip belt conveyor. Employee suffered amputation of the right index finger. Employee was seen at Kootenai Health and was released as an out-patient.
Incident Summary
On January 4, 2015, a worker at Idaho Forest Group in ATHOL, IDAHO suffered amputations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.. The incident was classified as fall on same level due to slipping, with handrails, banisters identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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