Neiman Enterprises, Inc.
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Amputations — SPEARFISH, SOUTH DAKOTA
| Employer | Neiman Enterprises, Inc. | Report ID | 20211210390 |
| Address | 1510 West Oliver Street | City, State ZIP | SPEARFISH, SOUTH DAKOTA 57783 |
| Event Date | December 3, 2021 | 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) | 321113 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 44.49000, -103.88000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was "papering" lumber rolls while the lumber was on conveyor belts, being guided to a forklift receiving area. The guide rails on the conveyor belt caught the employee's finger, causing the amputation of the fingertip.
Incident Summary
On December 3, 2021, a worker at Neiman Enterprises, Inc. in SPEARFISH, SOUTH DAKOTA 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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