FLSmidth, Inc.
Caught, entangled in running powered equipment normal operation — Amputations involving bone loss — POST FALLS, IDAHO
| Employer | FLSmidth, Inc. | Report ID | 20241110481 |
| Address | 16168 W Prairie Ave, Real Alloys | City, State ZIP | POST FALLS, IDAHO 83854 |
| Event Date | November 10, 2024 | Outcome | Hospitalized, Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations involving bone loss | Body Part | Other finger(s) n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Caught, entangled in running powered equipment normal operation | Source of Injury | Grinders, abraders |
| Secondary Source | Secondary source not applicable | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 331314 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 47.74000, -117.00000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was machining a trunnion using a grinding rig when their left hand was caught between the grinding stone and the trunnion, resulting in fractures to the middle, ring, and little fingers, as well as severe damage to the skin and amputations of the middle and ring fingers to the distal knuckle.
Incident Summary
On November 10, 2024, a worker at FLSmidth, Inc. in POST FALLS, IDAHO suffered amputations involving bone loss to the other finger(s) n.e.c.. The incident was classified as caught, entangled in running powered equipment normal operation, with grinders, abraders identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized, amputation.
Context
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