NLC, INC.
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Amputations — JACKSON, MISSOURI
| Employer | NLC, INC. | Report ID | 2019066076 |
| Address | 319 W MAIN STREET | City, State ZIP | JACKSON, MISSOURI 63755 |
| Event Date | June 17, 2019 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation | Source of Injury | Sawing machinery-stationary, unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Belts, gloves, neckties, scarves | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 333992 | Inspection # | 1410525 |
| GPS Coordinates | 37.38000, -89.67000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was operating a mill saw. The saw caught his gloves, broke his middle finger, and amputated his left ring and little fingers at the first knuckle.
Incident Summary
On June 17, 2019, a worker at NLC, INC. in JACKSON, MISSOURI suffered amputations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.. The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation, with sawing machinery-stationary, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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