Groundcover International, Ltd
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Amputations — LEWISTON, IDAHO
| Employer | Groundcover International, Ltd | Report ID | 2015031303 |
| Address | 16750 Three Mile Lane | City, State ZIP | LEWISTON, IDAHO 83501 |
| Event Date | March 19, 2015 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation | Source of Injury | Conveyors-chain |
| Industry (NAICS) | 561730 | Inspection # | 1057340 |
| GPS Coordinates | 46.42000, -116.92000 | ||
Incident Narrative
On March 19, 2015, an employee's right thumb was caught in a chain and sprocket on a sealer conveyor, resulting in an amputated fingertip.
Incident Summary
On March 19, 2015, a worker at Groundcover International, Ltd in LEWISTON, IDAHO suffered amputations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.. The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation, with conveyors-chain identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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