CLM Pallet Recycling
Caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning — Amputations — SAINT LOUIS, MISSOURI
| Employer | CLM Pallet Recycling | Report ID | 2017010720 |
| Address | 8502 Delport Drive | City, State ZIP | SAINT LOUIS, MISSOURI 63114 |
| Event Date | January 23, 2017 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning | Source of Injury | Conveyors-chain |
| Industry (NAICS) | 321920 | Inspection # | 1205643 |
| GPS Coordinates | 38.69000, -90.34000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was working on a chain and sprocket conveyor when the machine restarted and amputated the distal tip of his left ring finger up to the first knuckle.
Incident Summary
On January 23, 2017, a worker at CLM Pallet Recycling in SAINT LOUIS, MISSOURI suffered amputations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.. The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning, with conveyors-chain identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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