Unilin North America
Struck against moving part of machinery or equipment — Amputations — HOLDEN, WEST VIRGINIA
| Employer | Unilin North America | Report ID | 2015063603 |
| Address | 22 Mine Road | City, State ZIP | HOLDEN, WEST VIRGINIA 25625 |
| Event Date | June 11, 2015 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Struck against moving part of machinery or equipment | Source of Injury | Sawing machinery-stationary, n.e.c. |
| Industry (NAICS) | 321918 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 37.82000, -82.06000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee went to grab a board before it slid down the chute at the output side of the re-rip saw. He contacted the flat chain that was moving, and his right ring fingertip was cut off. There was no bone loss or nail loss.
Incident Summary
On June 11, 2015, a worker at Unilin North America in HOLDEN, WEST VIRGINIA suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as struck against moving part of machinery or equipment, with sawing machinery-stationary, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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