TIMBERLINE FISHERIES CORPORATION
Struck against moving part of machinery or equipment — Amputations — MARION, ILLINOIS
| Employer | TIMBERLINE FISHERIES CORPORATION | Report ID | 2016032275 |
| Address | 201 EAST TIMBERLINE ROAD | City, State ZIP | MARION, ILLINOIS 62959 |
| Event Date | March 15, 2016 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Struck against moving part of machinery or equipment | Source of Injury | Band saws |
| Industry (NAICS) | 424990 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 37.69000, -88.92000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was cutting egg crates using a band saw. While attempting to remove a small scrap from the cutting area, she swept her hand backward into the saw blade, partially amputating her left middle finger at the second knuckle.
Incident Summary
On March 15, 2016, a worker at TIMBERLINE FISHERIES CORPORATION in MARION, ILLINOIS suffered amputations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.. The incident was classified as struck against moving part of machinery or equipment, with band saws identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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