Jones Lumber Gloster, LLC
Fall onto or against object on same level, n.e.c. — Amputations — GLOSTER, MISSISSIPPI
| Employer | Jones Lumber Gloster, LLC | Report ID | 2016065318 |
| Address | 2485 Highway 24 | City, State ZIP | GLOSTER, MISSISSIPPI 39638 |
| Event Date | June 15, 2016 | Outcome | Hospitalized, Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Forearm(s) |
| Event Type | Fall onto or against object on same level, n.e.c. | Source of Injury | Sawing machinery-stationary, n.e.c. |
| Industry (NAICS) | 321113 | Inspection # | 1158133 |
| GPS Coordinates | 31.21000, -90.98000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was stepping up to access his work station at the trim saw when his left foot slipped/skidded and he fell into the running trim saw blade. His lower left arm was amputated and required reattachment surgery.
Incident Summary
On June 15, 2016, a worker at Jones Lumber Gloster, LLC in GLOSTER, MISSISSIPPI suffered amputations to the forearm(s). The incident was classified as fall onto or against object on same level, n.e.c., with sawing machinery-stationary, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized, amputation.
Context
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