Franklin Structures, LLC
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Amputations — RUSSELLVILLE, ALABAMA
| Employer | Franklin Structures, LLC | Report ID | 2016043217 |
| Address | 10655 Highway 43 | City, State ZIP | RUSSELLVILLE, ALABAMA 35653 |
| Event Date | April 18, 2016 | Outcome | Hospitalized, Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Forearm(s) |
| Event Type | Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation | Source of Injury | Sawing machinery-stationary, n.e.c. |
| Industry (NAICS) | 321991 | Inspection # | 1142195 |
| GPS Coordinates | 34.45000, -87.75000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was operating a chop saw to cut wood studs when the chop saw activated via the foot pedal, amputating the employee's left mid-forearm.
Incident Summary
On April 18, 2016, a worker at Franklin Structures, LLC in RUSSELLVILLE, ALABAMA suffered amputations to the forearm(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 hospitalized, amputation.
Context
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