Stella-Jones Corporation
Caught in running equipment or machinery, unspecified — Avulsions, enucleations — BRIERFIELD, ALABAMA
| Employer | Stella-Jones Corporation | Report ID | 2023021064 |
| Address | 12755 Montevallo Road | City, State ZIP | BRIERFIELD, ALABAMA 35035 |
| Event Date | February 2, 2023 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Avulsions, enucleations | Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Caught in running equipment or machinery, unspecified | Source of Injury | Chippers |
| Industry (NAICS) | 321114 | Inspection # | 1649917 |
| GPS Coordinates | 33.03000, -86.97000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was working on a wood chipper. The chipper's drive belt pulled in his right hand and degloved his index and little fingers.
Incident Summary
On February 2, 2023, a worker at Stella-Jones Corporation in BRIERFIELD, ALABAMA suffered avulsions, enucleations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.. The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery, unspecified, with chippers identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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