Hope Timber Pallet & Recycling, LLC
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Amputations — NEWARK, OHIO
| Employer | Hope Timber Pallet & Recycling, LLC | Report ID | 2020054892 |
| Address | 141 Union Street | City, State ZIP | NEWARK, OHIO 43055 |
| Event Date | May 27, 2020 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation | Source of Injury | Sawing machinery-stationary, n.e.c. |
| Industry (NAICS) | 321920 | Inspection # | 1477118 |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.04000, -82.41000 | ||
Incident Narrative
On May 27, 2020, an employee was operating an automated trim saw. When the employee tried to remove a piece of wood, the saw blade caused an amputation to the employee's right thumb, index finger, and middle finger.
Incident Summary
On May 27, 2020, a worker at Hope Timber Pallet & Recycling, LLC in NEWARK, OHIO suffered amputations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified. 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 amputation.
Context
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