Jim C. Hamer Company
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Amputations — WEBSTER SPRINGS, WEST VIRGINIA
| Employer | Jim C. Hamer Company | Report ID | 20231010021 |
| Address | 111 Mill Run Road | City, State ZIP | WEBSTER SPRINGS, WEST VIRGINIA 26288 |
| Event Date | October 30, 2023 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation | Source of Injury | Material and personnel handling machinery, n.e.c. |
| Industry (NAICS) | 321113 | Inspection # | 1708581 |
| GPS Coordinates | 38.47000, -80.36000 | ||
Incident Narrative
On October 30, 2023, an employee was watching lumber come down from the descrambler when their finger was caught in a sprocket, resulting in a partial amputation.
Incident Summary
On October 30, 2023, a worker at Jim C. Hamer Company in WEBSTER SPRINGS, WEST VIRGINIA suffered amputations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation, with material and personnel handling machinery, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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