West Fraser
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Amputations — NEW BOSTON, TEXAS
| Employer | West Fraser | Report ID | 2016065759 |
| Address | 1345 US Highway 82 East | City, State ZIP | NEW BOSTON, TEXAS 75570 |
| Event Date | June 27, 2016 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation | Source of Injury | Machinery, unspecified |
| Industry (NAICS) | 321912 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 33.46000, -94.42000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was straightening boards on the landing table when his right hand was caught in a roller. His left middle and ring fingers were injured, and his ring finger was amputated at the hospital.
Incident Summary
On June 27, 2016, a worker at West Fraser in NEW BOSTON, TEXAS suffered amputations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.. The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation, with machinery, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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