Lula-Westfield, LLC
Struck against moving part of machinery or equipment — Amputations — PAINCOURTVILLE, LOUISIANA
| Employer | Lula-Westfield, LLC | Report ID | 2016109620 |
| Address | 451 Hwy 1005 | City, State ZIP | PAINCOURTVILLE, LOUISIANA 70391 |
| Event Date | October 12, 2016 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Struck against moving part of machinery or equipment | Source of Injury | Conveyors-belt |
| Industry (NAICS) | 311312 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 29.99000, -91.05000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was working on a loose bagasse feeder belt when his right finger come into contact with the belt resulting in amputation.
Incident Summary
On October 12, 2016, a worker at Lula-Westfield, LLC in PAINCOURTVILLE, LOUISIANA suffered amputations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as struck against moving part of machinery or equipment, with conveyors-belt identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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