Chep & Brambles Co.
Struck against moving part of machinery or equipment — Amputations — FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS
| Employer | Chep & Brambles Co. | Report ID | 2015118510 |
| Address | 1652 S. Fred Hanna Dr. | City, State ZIP | FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS 72701 |
| Event Date | November 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) | 321920 | Inspection # | 1107529 |
| GPS Coordinates | 36.04000, -94.15000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was cutting a 2x4 with a chop saw. While holding the board in place, he lost his grip, and his left ring fingertip hit and was amputated by the blade.
Incident Summary
On November 11, 2015, a worker at Chep & Brambles Co. in FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS 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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