West Fraser, Inc.
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Amputations — MC DAVID, FLORIDA
| Employer | West Fraser, Inc. | Report ID | 2015129216 |
| Address | 401 Champion Drive | City, State ZIP | MC DAVID, FLORIDA 32568 |
| Event Date | December 7, 2015 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation | Source of Injury | Conveyors-belt |
| Industry (NAICS) | 321113 | Inspection # | 1115518 |
| GPS Coordinates | 30.79000, -87.32000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was helping another employee clear out a 2 x 4 piece of board on a conveyor belt. The employee's left hand struck the metal frame of the conveyor belt resulting in the amputation of his left index fingertip.
Incident Summary
On December 7, 2015, a worker at West Fraser, Inc. in MC DAVID, FLORIDA suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation, with conveyors-belt identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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