Allegheny Wood Products, Inc.
Struck by swinging or slipping object, other than handheld, n.e.c. — Amputations — SMOOT, WEST VIRGINIA
| Employer | Allegheny Wood Products, Inc. | Report ID | 2020076816 |
| Address | 345 Grassy Meadows Road | City, State ZIP | SMOOT, WEST VIRGINIA 24977 |
| Event Date | July 20, 2020 | Outcome | Hospitalized, Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Struck by swinging or slipping object, other than handheld, n.e.c. | Source of Injury | Logs |
| Secondary Source | Overhead hoists, unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 321113 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 37.87000, -80.66000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was using a chain hoist to lift a cant from a conveyor. The cant swung and crushed the employee's fingers against the conveyor frame resulting in amputation of the left ring and pinky fingers.
Incident Summary
On July 20, 2020, a worker at Allegheny Wood Products, Inc. in SMOOT, WEST VIRGINIA suffered amputations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.. The incident was classified as struck by swinging or slipping object, other than handheld, n.e.c., with logs identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized, amputation.
Context
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