Claude Howard Lumber Company
Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment — Amputations — STATESBORO, GEORGIA
| Employer | Claude Howard Lumber Company | Report ID | 2016065116 |
| Address | 600 Park Avenue | City, State ZIP | STATESBORO, GEORGIA 30458 |
| Event Date | June 9, 2016 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment | Source of Injury | Wood, lumber, unspecified |
| Industry (NAICS) | 321113 | Inspection # | 1155643 |
| GPS Coordinates | 32.43000, -81.77000 | ||
Incident Narrative
While operating a sorter, an employee attempted to clear a board that was hung up on the back side of the sorter. The board slipped and pinched the employee's right index finger, amputating the fingertip.
Incident Summary
On June 9, 2016, a worker at Claude Howard Lumber Company in STATESBORO, GEORGIA suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment, with wood, lumber, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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