Van Zyvrden, Inc.
Struck by running powered equipment n.e.c. — Amputations, avulsions, enucleations unspecified — MERIDIAN, MISSISSIPPI
| Employer | Van Zyvrden, Inc. | Report ID | 2024109980 |
| Address | 1601 61st Place South | City, State ZIP | MERIDIAN, MISSISSIPPI 39307 |
| Event Date | October 28, 2024 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations, avulsions, enucleations unspecified | Body Part | Other finger(s) n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Struck by running powered equipment n.e.c. | Source of Injury | Stationary sawing machinery stationary n.e.c. |
| Secondary Source | Secondary source not applicable | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 424910 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 32.34000, -88.74000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was clearing scrap off a miter saw when their left little finger contacted the blade, resulting in an amputation.
Incident Summary
On October 28, 2024, a worker at Van Zyvrden, Inc. in MERIDIAN, MISSISSIPPI suffered amputations, avulsions, enucleations unspecified to the other finger(s) n.e.c.. The incident was classified as struck by running powered equipment n.e.c., with stationary sawing machinery stationary n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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