OPS Sales Company
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Amputations — DEWEY, OKLAHOMA
| Employer | OPS Sales Company | Report ID | 2018043372 |
| Address | 14861 N 3980 Rd | City, State ZIP | DEWEY, OKLAHOMA 74029 |
| Event Date | April 9, 2018 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation | Source of Injury | Saws-powered, except chainsaws |
| Secondary Source | Belts, gloves, neckties, scarves | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 331210 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 36.80000, -95.92000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was using a circular saw to cut smaller pieces of wood from 2- by 3-foot wood parts. The employee was holding the wood with his gloved left hand when the saw caught his glove and pulled his hand into the blade, amputating his left thumb tip and index fingertip.
Incident Summary
On April 9, 2018, a worker at OPS Sales Company in DEWEY, OKLAHOMA suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation, with saws-powered, except chainsaws identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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