Industrial Crating Inc
Struck by running powered equipment unspecified — Cuts, lacerations, punctures without injury to internal structures — SAINT PAUL, KANSAS
| Employer | Industrial Crating Inc | Report ID | 2024010929 |
| Address | 413 Front St | City, State ZIP | SAINT PAUL, KANSAS 66771 |
| Event Date | January 30, 2024 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Cuts, lacerations, punctures without injury to internal structures | Body Part | Other finger(s) n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Struck by running powered equipment unspecified | Source of Injury | Stationary sawing machinery unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Machine guards | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 321920 | Inspection # | 1725964 |
| GPS Coordinates | 37.51000, -95.18000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was cutting wood using a saw. While attempting to clear debris, the employee's hand contacted the saw blade, resulting in a cut to his right index finger. The saw was not guarded at the time.
Incident Summary
On January 30, 2024, a worker at Industrial Crating Inc in SAINT PAUL, KANSAS suffered cuts, lacerations, punctures without injury to internal structures to the other finger(s) n.e.c.. The incident was classified as struck by running powered equipment unspecified, with stationary sawing machinery unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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