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Winston Plywood & Veneer, LLC

Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Amputations — LOUISVILLE, MISSISSIPPI

AMPUTATION — Worker suffered amputation at Winston Plywood & Veneer, LLC in LOUISVILLE, MISSISSIPPI
Employer Winston Plywood & Veneer, LLC Report ID 2019065543
Address 1160 S. Church Avenue City, State ZIP LOUISVILLE, MISSISSIPPI 39339
Event Date June 3, 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 Heating and cooking machinery and appliances, n.e.c.
Industry (NAICS) 321212 Inspection # —
GPS Coordinates 33.10000, -89.05000

Incident Narrative

An employee was removing a piece of wood from the off end of a wood dryer. The employee's right hand was caught in the dryer's chain and sprocket; four fingertips were amputated.

Incident Summary

On June 3, 2019, a worker at Winston Plywood & Veneer, LLC in LOUISVILLE, MISSISSIPPI suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation, with heating and cooking machinery and appliances, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.

Context

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