Pallet Distributors DBA ePallet Inc.
Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker — Amputations — FREDERICKSBURG, OHIO
| Employer | Pallet Distributors DBA ePallet Inc. | Report ID | 20211210959 |
| Address | 7750 County Road | City, State ZIP | FREDERICKSBURG, OHIO 44627 |
| Event Date | December 21, 2021 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker | Source of Injury | Saws-powered, except chainsaws |
| Industry (NAICS) | 321113 | Inspection # | 1570407 |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.69000, -81.83000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was using a circular saw to cut raw lumber down to size. He was operating the saw with his right hand when its blade contacted his left middle, ring, and little fingers. The blade amputated his middle finger at the top knuckle, cut his ring finger at the middle knuckle but left the finger still attached, and amputated his little fingertip.
Incident Summary
On December 21, 2021, a worker at Pallet Distributors DBA ePallet Inc. in FREDERICKSBURG, OHIO suffered amputations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.. The incident was classified as injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker, with saws-powered, except chainsaws identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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