SOUTHERN MISSOURI CONTAINERS INC
Struck against moving part of machinery or equipment — Amputations — SPRINGFIELD, MISSOURI
| Employer | SOUTHERN MISSOURI CONTAINERS INC | Report ID | 2016065800 |
| Address | 900 N BELCREST AVE | City, State ZIP | SPRINGFIELD, MISSOURI 65802 |
| Event Date | June 28, 2016 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Struck against moving part of machinery or equipment | Source of Injury | Band saws |
| Industry (NAICS) | 322211 | Inspection # | 1161137 |
| GPS Coordinates | 37.21000, -93.23000 | ||
Incident Narrative
While adjusting material on the fence of a band saw, an employee's hand contacted the saw blade, amputating the right thumb tip.
Incident Summary
On June 28, 2016, a worker at SOUTHERN MISSOURI CONTAINERS INC in SPRINGFIELD, MISSOURI suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). 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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