CLM PALLET RECYCLING
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Amputations — SAINT LOUIS, MISSOURI
| Employer | CLM PALLET RECYCLING | Report ID | 20161211649 |
| Address | 8502 Delport Drive | City, State ZIP | SAINT LOUIS, MISSOURI 63114 |
| Event Date | December 14, 2016 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation | Source of Injury | Band saws |
| Industry (NAICS) | 423930 | Inspection # | 1201263 |
| GPS Coordinates | 38.69000, -90.34000 | ||
Incident Narrative
On 12/14/16, an employee was operating a horizontal band saw when the blade moved unexpectedly, amputating the left ring fingertip and lacerating the left middle finger.
Incident Summary
On December 14, 2016, a worker at CLM PALLET RECYCLING in SAINT LOUIS, MISSOURI suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation, with band saws identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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