Alta Forest Products LLC
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Amputations — NAPLES, IDAHO
| Employer | Alta Forest Products LLC | Report ID | 2023087881 |
| Address | 242 Stagecoach Road | City, State ZIP | NAPLES, IDAHO 83847 |
| Event Date | August 26, 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 | Band saws |
| Industry (NAICS) | 333243 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 48.57000, -116.39000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was using a band saw to cut a piece of plastic bushing. As the saw blade contacted the bushing, it pulled the bushing forward and away from the employee. The employee's hand was pulled toward the blade, amputating their right middle fingertip.
Incident Summary
On August 26, 2023, a worker at Alta Forest Products LLC in NAPLES, IDAHO suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation, with band saws identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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