Chief Industries
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Amputations — AURORA, NEBRASKA
| Employer | Chief Industries | Report ID | 2016021472 |
| Address | 111 Grant Street | City, State ZIP | AURORA, NEBRASKA 68818 |
| Event Date | February 17, 2016 | Outcome | Hospitalized, Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Hand(s), n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation | Source of Injury | Arm saws, radial arm saws |
| Industry (NAICS) | 321991 | Inspection # | 1127992 |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.87000, -98.02000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was cutting material on a radial arm saw. As the employee attempted to grab material with the right hand, the saw was activated with the pneumatic foot pedal. The saw contacted the employee's wrist and amputated the right hand.
Incident Summary
On February 17, 2016, a worker at Chief Industries in AURORA, NEBRASKA suffered amputations to the hand(s), n.e.c.. The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation, with arm saws, radial arm saws identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized, amputation.
Context
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