TRU CUT FRAMES, INC
Struck against moving part of machinery or equipment — Amputations — PONTOTOC, MISSISSIPPI
| Employer | TRU CUT FRAMES, INC | Report ID | 20181010517 |
| Address | 89 Possum Trot Road | City, State ZIP | PONTOTOC, MISSISSIPPI 38863 |
| Event Date | October 11, 2018 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Struck against moving part of machinery or equipment | Source of Injury | Sawing machinery-stationary, n.e.c. |
| Industry (NAICS) | 321912 | Inspection # | 1354431 |
| GPS Coordinates | 34.30000, -89.08000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee tried to clean a gang rip saw and its blade injured the employee's right thumb, causing an amputation.
Incident Summary
On October 11, 2018, a worker at TRU CUT FRAMES, INC in PONTOTOC, MISSISSIPPI suffered amputations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as struck against moving part of machinery or equipment, with sawing machinery-stationary, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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