USA RECYCLING
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Amputations — SAINT LOUIS, MISSOURI
| Employer | USA RECYCLING | Report ID | 2019088085 |
| Address | 3311 Chouteau Ave | City, State ZIP | SAINT LOUIS, MISSOURI 63103 |
| Event Date | August 7, 2019 | Outcome | Hospitalized, 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, n.e.c. |
| Secondary Source | Belts, gloves, neckties, scarves | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 532120 | Inspection # | 1422587 |
| GPS Coordinates | 38.62000, -90.23000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was operating a trim saw to trim boards to length. He fed the board material into the discharge side of the saw at which time his glove was caught on the chain conveyor, pulling his hand into the blade. The index finger and ring finger on his right hand were severed.
Incident Summary
On August 7, 2019, a worker at USA RECYCLING in SAINT LOUIS, 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, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized, amputation.
Context
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