Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 126913.015 - Employee amputates fingers in dryer roller chain/sprocket

Accident Summary Nr: 126913.015 -- Report ID: 0419700 -- Event Date: 06/05/2020
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
1478528.015	06/11/2020		321212	Coastal Forest Resources Company

Abstract: At 7:05 p.m. on June 5, 2020, Employee #1 observed that a sheet of veneer on dryer #3's top unloader rollers was crooked. In an attempt to straighten the sheet, Employee #1 reached over the top of the hinged chain and sprocket guard while wearing leather gloves. Employee #1 straightened the sheet, then pulled his arm back out. The glove got caught and caused the hinged chain and sprocket guard to drop down, exposing the out-feed roller's chain and sprockets. Employee #1's left hand pinky, ring, and middle fingers were amputated, and Employee #1 was treated without hospitalization.

Keywords: Amputated, Amputation, Caught By, Chain, Dryer, Finger, Glove, Guard, Reach, Roller--Mach/Part, Sheet, Sprocket

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	1478528.015	27	M	Non Hospitalized injury		Laborers, except construction

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