Spunstrand, Inc.
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Amputations — WALLACE, IDAHO
| Employer | Spunstrand, Inc. | Report ID | 2019044194 |
| Address | 60662 N. Frontage Rd. | City, State ZIP | WALLACE, IDAHO 83873 |
| Event Date | April 25, 2019 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation | Source of Injury | Winders, unwinders |
| Industry (NAICS) | 326199 | Inspection # | 1400760 |
| GPS Coordinates | 47.48000, -115.93000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was operating a machine that winds fiberglass duct when her left pinky finger was caught between a chain and sprocket, causing the amputation of her left pinky fingertip and injury to the adjacent finger.
Incident Summary
On April 25, 2019, a worker at Spunstrand, Inc. in WALLACE, IDAHO suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation, with winders, unwinders identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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