Ozark Wood Fiber

Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker — Amputations — GOODMAN, MISSOURI

AMPUTATION — Worker suffered amputation at Ozark Wood Fiber in GOODMAN, MISSOURI
Employer Ozark Wood Fiber Report ID 2019044122
Address 20040 Lark Road City, State ZIP GOODMAN, MISSOURI 64843
Event Date April 23, 2019 Outcome Amputation
Nature of Injury Amputations Body Part Finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.
Event Type Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker Source of Injury Crowbars
Industry (NAICS) 321113 Inspection # 1398091
GPS Coordinates 36.78000, -94.39000

Incident Narrative

On April 3, 2019, an employee was unjamming a belt using a crow bar. His right thumb was smashed against an electrical panel and electrical box, causing an amputation above the first knuckle.

Incident Summary

On April 23, 2019, a worker at Ozark Wood Fiber in GOODMAN, MISSOURI suffered amputations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.. The incident was classified as injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker, with crowbars identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.

Context

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