OMEGA Manufacturing
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Amputations — CALDWELL, IDAHO
| Employer | OMEGA Manufacturing | Report ID | 2016076441 |
| Address | 710 S Simplot Blvd | City, State ZIP | CALDWELL, IDAHO 83605 |
| Event Date | July 16, 2016 | Outcome | Hospitalized, Amputation |
| 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 | Sawing machinery-stationary, n.e.c. |
| Industry (NAICS) | 336214 | Inspection # | 1166160 |
| GPS Coordinates | 43.65000, -116.67000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was cutting material for RV trailer manufacturing using a foot controlled chop saw. When he hit the control with his foot the upcut saw amputated three fingers on the right hand.
Incident Summary
On July 16, 2016, a worker at OMEGA Manufacturing in CALDWELL, IDAHO 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 sawing machinery-stationary, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized, amputation.
Context
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