Castone Corporation
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Amputations — OPELIKA, ALABAMA
| Employer | Castone Corporation | Report ID | 2015053305 |
| Address | 1151 Old Columbus Road | City, State ZIP | OPELIKA, ALABAMA 36804 |
| Event Date | May 30, 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 | Band saws |
| Industry (NAICS) | 327390 | Inspection # | 1068649 |
| GPS Coordinates | 32.62000, -85.35000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was operating a band saw when the saw bound up on him, kicked back, and pulled his hand into the blade, amputating his left-hand, first thumb digit.
Incident Summary
On May 30, 2015, a worker at Castone Corporation in OPELIKA, ALABAMA 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 band saws identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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