Western States Automation LLC
Caught in or compressed by equipment or objects, unspecified — Amputations — BOISE, IDAHO
| Employer | Western States Automation LLC | Report ID | 2015074640 |
| Address | 4647 N Fenton St | City, State ZIP | BOISE, IDAHO 83714 |
| Event Date | July 14, 2015 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Caught in or compressed by equipment or objects, unspecified | Source of Injury | Valves, nozzles |
| Industry (NAICS) | 332911 | Inspection # | 1077899 |
| GPS Coordinates | 43.63000, -116.25000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was testing a valve with a finger when the valve closed, amputating the left index finger to the first knuckle.
Incident Summary
On July 14, 2015, a worker at Western States Automation LLC in BOISE, IDAHO suffered amputations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.. The incident was classified as caught in or compressed by equipment or objects, unspecified, with valves, nozzles identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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