Kronospan LLC
Struck against moving part of machinery or equipment — Amputations — EASTABOGA, ALABAMA
| Employer | Kronospan LLC | Report ID | 2020065420 |
| Address | 1 Kronospan Way | City, State ZIP | EASTABOGA, ALABAMA 36260 |
| Event Date | June 10, 2020 | Outcome | Hospitalized, Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Struck against moving part of machinery or equipment | Source of Injury | Table saws |
| Industry (NAICS) | 321219 | Inspection # | 1478994 |
| GPS Coordinates | 33.60000, -86.02000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was cutting a laminated board with a table saw. The sawblade amputated the employee's right thumb and ring finger and lacerated the index and middle fingers.
Incident Summary
On June 10, 2020, a worker at Kronospan LLC in EASTABOGA, ALABAMA suffered amputations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.. The incident was classified as struck against moving part of machinery or equipment, with table saws identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized, amputation.
Context
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