Saf-T-Cart
Struck against moving part of machinery or equipment — Amputations — CLARKSDALE, MISSISSIPPI
| Employer | Saf-T-Cart | Report ID | 2019044115 |
| Address | 1322 Industrial Park Drive | City, State ZIP | CLARKSDALE, MISSISSIPPI 38614 |
| Event Date | April 23, 2019 | Outcome | Hospitalized, 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, unspecified |
| Industry (NAICS) | 333518 | Inspection # | 1400991 |
| GPS Coordinates | 34.18000, -90.60000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was cutting a piece of metal that got caught on the blade. The saw blade amputated the employee's right ring and little fingers.
Incident Summary
On April 23, 2019, a worker at Saf-T-Cart in CLARKSDALE, 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, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized, amputation.
Context
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