Multiquip Whiteman
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Amputations — BOISE, IDAHO
| Employer | Multiquip Whiteman | Report ID | 20201211791 |
| Address | 6850 S Business Way | City, State ZIP | BOISE, IDAHO 83704 |
| Event Date | December 17, 2020 | Outcome | Hospitalized, Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Multiple upper extremities locations, n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation | Source of Injury | Lathes, unspecified |
| Industry (NAICS) | 339999 | Inspection # | 1509364 |
| GPS Coordinates | 43.53000, -116.17000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was polishing material on a manual lathe. The lathe caught the employee's left wrist/hand, amputating the wrist/hand.
Incident Summary
On December 17, 2020, a worker at Multiquip Whiteman in BOISE, IDAHO suffered amputations to the multiple upper extremities locations, n.e.c.. The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation, with lathes, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized, amputation.
Context
OSHA has recorded 6,694 severe injury reports involving "Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation" incidents in our database. Browse all Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation injuries.
Similar Incidents
Other severe injury reports involving Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation events:
| Date | Employer | Location | Nature | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 17, 2022 | Pneudraulic Power | CLEVELAND, OHIO | Amputations | Amp. |
| Sep 9, 2019 | Niagara LaSalle Corp. | SOUTH HOLLAND, ILLINOIS | Amputations | Amp. |
| Aug 4, 2015 | Chicago Metal Rolled Products | CHICAGO, ILLINOIS | Amputations | Hosp., Amp. |
| Oct 4, 2019 | U.S. Department of Justice | EL RENO, OKLAHOMA | Amputations | Amp. |
| May 15, 2015 | Seminole Masonry, LLC | ORLANDO, FLORIDA | Cuts, lacerations | Hosp. |
| Jan 12, 2023 | Advanced Poly-Packaging Inc. | AKRON, OHIO | Amputations | Amp. |
| Jun 26, 2020 | Lincoln Electric | MENTOR, OHIO | Avulsions, enucleations | Hosp. |
| Jun 11, 2019 | Bud's Recycling | VAN BUREN, ARKANSAS | Amputations | Hosp., Amp. |