Norcraft Companies, LP
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Amputations — NEWTON, KANSAS
| Employer | Norcraft Companies, LP | Report ID | 2015086218 |
| Address | 831 S. Columbus Ave. | City, State ZIP | NEWTON, KANSAS 67114 |
| Event Date | August 27, 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 | Sawing machinery-stationary, n.e.c. |
| Industry (NAICS) | 337110 | Inspection # | 1089283 |
| GPS Coordinates | 38.03000, -97.36000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee amputated the right hand index, middle and ring fingers while running a compound mitre saw.
Incident Summary
On August 27, 2015, a worker at Norcraft Companies, LP in NEWTON, KANSAS 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 sawing machinery-stationary, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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