Wilkins Lumber Company Inc.
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Amputations — MILFORD, NEW HAMPSHIRE
| Employer | Wilkins Lumber Company Inc. | Report ID | 2020043387 |
| Address | 495 Mont Vernon Road | City, State ZIP | MILFORD, NEW HAMPSHIRE 03055 |
| Event Date | April 14, 2020 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation | Source of Injury | Conveyors-belt |
| Industry (NAICS) | 321912 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 42.86000, -71.66000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was walking away from a log conveyor when he tripped. His hand was caught on the conveyor belt, and he suffered two broken fingertips and a flesh amputation.
Incident Summary
On April 14, 2020, a worker at Wilkins Lumber Company Inc. in MILFORD, NEW HAMPSHIRE suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation, with conveyors-belt identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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