Lumberjack Pallet Recycling LLC
Struck against moving part of machinery or equipment — Amputations — CINCINNATI, OHIO
| Employer | Lumberjack Pallet Recycling LLC | Report ID | 2023087871 |
| Address | 81 Caldwell Drive | City, State ZIP | CINCINNATI, OHIO 45216 |
| Event Date | August 25, 2023 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Struck against moving part of machinery or equipment | Source of Injury | Band saws |
| Industry (NAICS) | 321920 | Inspection # | 1696277 |
| GPS Coordinates | 39.20000, -84.47000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was operating a horizontal band saw to dismantle a pallet. The pallet kicked back, causing the employee's left hand to go into the band saw. Their thumb, index, and middle fingers were amputated.
Incident Summary
On August 25, 2023, a worker at Lumberjack Pallet Recycling LLC in CINCINNATI, OHIO suffered amputations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.. The incident was classified as struck against moving part of machinery or equipment, with band saws identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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