Christensen Lumber, Inc
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Amputations — SPRING HILL, KANSAS
| Employer | Christensen Lumber, Inc | Report ID | 2018021957 |
| Address | 20300 W 207th St | City, State ZIP | SPRING HILL, KANSAS 66083 |
| Event Date | February 26, 2018 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation | Source of Injury | Sawing machinery-stationary, n.e.c. |
| Industry (NAICS) | 321214 | Inspection # | 1299563 |
| GPS Coordinates | 38.75000, -94.82000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was cutting blocks on an up-cut saw when his foot struck the pedal and activated the blade, which then amputated his left ring finger.
Incident Summary
On February 26, 2018, a worker at Christensen Lumber, Inc in SPRING HILL, KANSAS suffered amputations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.. The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation, with sawing machinery-stationary, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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