CHARLOMA, INC.
Struck against moving part of machinery or equipment — Cuts, lacerations — CHERRYVALE, KANSAS
| Employer | CHARLOMA, INC. | Report ID | 2017043055 |
| Address | 727 N. HWY 169 | City, State ZIP | CHERRYVALE, KANSAS 67335 |
| Event Date | April 4, 2017 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Cuts, lacerations | Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Struck against moving part of machinery or equipment | Source of Injury | Band saws |
| Industry (NAICS) | 326199 | Inspection # | 1224265 |
| GPS Coordinates | 37.26000, -95.56000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was cutting down a plastic part when their right thumb came in contact with the moving blade of a band saw resulting in a severe laceration.
Incident Summary
On April 4, 2017, a worker at CHARLOMA, INC. in CHERRYVALE, KANSAS suffered cuts, lacerations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as struck against moving part of machinery or equipment, with band saws identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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