WVGBC Audrina Mill
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Amputations — GAP MILLS, WEST VIRGINIA
| Employer | WVGBC Audrina Mill | Report ID | 2022097916 |
| Address | 95 Doss Shaver Rd | City, State ZIP | GAP MILLS, WEST VIRGINIA 24941 |
| Event Date | September 6, 2022 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation | Source of Injury | Sawing machinery-stationary, n.e.c. |
| Secondary Source | Belts, gloves, neckties, scarves | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 321113 | Inspection # | 1622438 |
| GPS Coordinates | 37.58000, -80.44000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was operating a quarter saw. As the employee adjusted a wooden work piece, the incline chain caught the employee's glove. The employee's left hand was pulled into the sprocket and chain, and the ring finger was amputated at the knuckle.
Incident Summary
On September 6, 2022, a worker at WVGBC Audrina Mill in GAP MILLS, WEST VIRGINIA suffered amputations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.. The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation, with sawing machinery-stationary, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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