Hickman Lumber Company
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Amputations — EMLENTON, PENNSYLVANIA
| Employer | Hickman Lumber Company | Report ID | 2023064843 |
| Address | 4965 Emlenton Clintonville Road | City, State ZIP | EMLENTON, PENNSYLVANIA 16373 |
| Event Date | June 1, 2023 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation | Source of Injury | Logging and wood processing machinery-specialized, n.e.c. |
| Industry (NAICS) | 333243 | Inspection # | 1677367 |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.20000, -79.79000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was stacking lumber for a chain conveyor. The employee's gloved finger was caught between the return chain and a guide guard. The finger was pulled into the chain, and the employee suffered a fingertip amputation.
Incident Summary
On June 1, 2023, a worker at Hickman Lumber Company in EMLENTON, PENNSYLVANIA suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation, with logging and wood processing machinery-specialized, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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