Allegheny Wood Products, Inc.
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Amputations — COWEN, WEST VIRGINIA
| Employer | Allegheny Wood Products, Inc. | Report ID | 2015129404 |
| Address | 185 Leslie Sawmill Road | City, State ZIP | COWEN, WEST VIRGINIA 26206 |
| Event Date | December 11, 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 | Sawing machinery-stationary, n.e.c. |
| Industry (NAICS) | 321113 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 38.42000, -80.55000 | ||
Incident Narrative
On December 11, 2015, at approximately 6:20pm, an employee amputated the left middle fingertip while operating the trimmer.
Incident Summary
On December 11, 2015, a worker at Allegheny Wood Products, Inc. in COWEN, WEST VIRGINIA suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). 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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