Whiskey Canon Ranch
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Amputations — KOPPERL, TEXAS
| Employer | Whiskey Canon Ranch | Report ID | 2015107411 |
| Address | 17840 FM Rd. 56 | City, State ZIP | KOPPERL, TEXAS 76652 |
| Event Date | October 6, 2015 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation | Source of Injury | Logging and wood processing machinery-specialized, n.e.c. |
| Industry (NAICS) | 112111 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 32.09000, -97.51000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was using a log splitter to split fire wood. He placed a log in the holder and activated the hydraulic lever that operates the blade. His left hand was still holding the log at the time, and his left pinky fingertip was smashed.
Incident Summary
On October 6, 2015, a worker at Whiskey Canon Ranch in KOPPERL, TEXAS suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation, with logging and wood processing machinery-specialized, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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