Winston Plywood & Veneer, LLC
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Amputations — LOUISVILLE, MISSISSIPPI
| Employer | Winston Plywood & Veneer, LLC | Report ID | 20171212252 |
| Address | 1160 S. Church Avenue | City, State ZIP | LOUISVILLE, MISSISSIPPI 39339 |
| Event Date | December 27, 2017 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation | Source of Injury | Metal, woodworking, and special material machinery, n.e.c. |
| Secondary Source | Belts, gloves, neckties, scarves | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 321212 | Inspection # | 1299673 |
| GPS Coordinates | 33.08000, -89.06000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee removed a folded piece of veneer from a conveyor belt and then turned around to get ready to straighten the next piece. When he turned, his gloved left hand contacted the belt, which then pulled his index finger into the pinch point between the drive roll and guide plate. When he pulled his hand free, his index fingertip was torn off.
Incident Summary
On December 27, 2017, a worker at Winston Plywood & Veneer, LLC in LOUISVILLE, MISSISSIPPI suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation, with metal, woodworking, and special material machinery, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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