Potlatch Deltic
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Amputations — WALDO, ARKANSAS
| Employer | Potlatch Deltic | Report ID | 2019076949 |
| Address | 1720 US-82 | City, State ZIP | WALDO, ARKANSAS 71770 |
| Event Date | July 10, 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 | Planing mills |
| Industry (NAICS) | 113310 | Inspection # | 1416070 |
| GPS Coordinates | 33.33000, -93.30000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was removing wood debris from a planer machine when his right hand was caught in the machine. His index and middle fingers on the right hand were amputated.
Incident Summary
On July 10, 2019, a worker at Potlatch Deltic in WALDO, ARKANSAS 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 planing mills identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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