Calcean Minerals and Materials LLC
Caught, entangled in running powered equipment normal operation — Amputations involving bone loss — GADSDEN, ALABAMA
| Employer | Calcean Minerals and Materials LLC | Report ID | 20241211958 |
| Address | 140 Thomas Drive | City, State ZIP | GADSDEN, ALABAMA 35904 |
| Event Date | December 31, 2024 | Outcome | 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 | Machinery unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Valves, nozzles | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 325998 | Inspection # | 1796407 |
| GPS Coordinates | 33.99000, -86.07000 | ||
Incident Narrative
On December 31, 2024, an employee was monitoring a rotary valve machine for the discharge of materials when four fingers on his right hand were amputated at the knuckle joint.
Incident Summary
On December 31, 2024, a worker at Calcean Minerals and Materials LLC in GADSDEN, ALABAMA 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 machinery unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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