Franklin Corporation
Caught in running equipment or machinery, unspecified — Amputations — HOUSTON, MISSISSIPPI
| Employer | Franklin Corporation | Report ID | 2022076152 |
| Address | 600 Franklin Drive | City, State ZIP | HOUSTON, MISSISSIPPI 38851 |
| Event Date | July 14, 2022 | Outcome | Hospitalized, Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Buttock(s) |
| Event Type | Caught in running equipment or machinery, unspecified | Source of Injury | Band saws |
| Industry (NAICS) | 337121 | Inspection # | 1608366 |
| GPS Coordinates | 33.91000, -89.01000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee sat on a foam block, located on a band saw's moving table, while adjusting the foam. The band saw blade lacerated part of the employee's left buttock and left calf.
Incident Summary
On July 14, 2022, a worker at Franklin Corporation in HOUSTON, MISSISSIPPI suffered amputations to the buttock(s). The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery, unspecified, with band saws identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized, amputation.
Context
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