Pro-Pallet, Inc.
Struck against moving part of machinery or equipment — Amputations — WEST FARGO, NORTH DAKOTA
| Employer | Pro-Pallet, Inc. | Report ID | 2016109720 |
| Address | 151 12th Avenue NW | City, State ZIP | WEST FARGO, NORTH DAKOTA 58078 |
| Event Date | October 14, 2016 | Outcome | Hospitalized, 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 | Sawing machinery-stationary, n.e.c. |
| Industry (NAICS) | 321920 | Inspection # | 1185381 |
| GPS Coordinates | 46.89000, -96.90000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee suffered an amputation injury to the left thumb while using a chop saw.
Incident Summary
On October 14, 2016, a worker at Pro-Pallet, Inc. in WEST FARGO, NORTH DAKOTA suffered amputations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as struck against moving part of machinery or equipment, with sawing machinery-stationary, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized, amputation.
Context
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