Rex Lumber, LLC
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Crushing injuries — GRACEVILLE, FLORIDA
| Employer | Rex Lumber, LLC | Report ID | 2015042455 |
| Address | 5299 Alabama St. | City, State ZIP | GRACEVILLE, FLORIDA 32440 |
| Event Date | April 29, 2015 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Crushing injuries | Body Part | Hand(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation | Source of Injury | Banding, baling, strapping machinery |
| Industry (NAICS) | 321113 | Inspection # | 1061132 |
| GPS Coordinates | 30.95000, -85.51000 | ||
Incident Narrative
On or about April 29, 2015, an employee operating the #3 Bander/Strapper in the Planer Mill was injured when the machine's bump plate came down on the employee's left hand resulting in crushing type injuries.
Incident Summary
On April 29, 2015, a worker at Rex Lumber, LLC in GRACEVILLE, FLORIDA suffered crushing injuries to the hand(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation, with banding, baling, strapping machinery identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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