Evergreen Lumber and Truss, Inc.
Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker — Amputations — PURVIS, MISSISSIPPI
| Employer | Evergreen Lumber and Truss, Inc. | Report ID | 2019043959 |
| Address | 84 Central Industrial Row | City, State ZIP | PURVIS, MISSISSIPPI 39475 |
| Event Date | April 17, 2019 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker | Source of Injury | Saws-powered, except chainsaws |
| Industry (NAICS) | 321912 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 31.16000, -89.41000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was cutting lumber with a portable circular saw when it kicked back. The saw blade struck the employee's right index finger, resulting in a fingertip amputation.
Incident Summary
On April 17, 2019, a worker at Evergreen Lumber and Truss, Inc. in PURVIS, MISSISSIPPI suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker, with saws-powered, except chainsaws identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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