Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 201201597 - Chipper Amputates Finger Using a Wood Chipper

Accident Summary Nr: 201201597 -- Report ID: 1054114 -- Event Date: 11/01/2001
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
304747819	11/14/2001	2499	0	Rainier Wood Products Inc

Abstract: On November 1, 2001, Employee #1 was operating a wood chipper at a small re-saw mill. He was attempting to unplug the chipper with a stick of wood approximately 3 feet long, when the stick was pulled into the chipper. Employee #1 was unable to let go of the stick before his right hand made contact with the chipper knives, amputating his little finger at the first joint.

Keywords: AMPUTATED, FINGER, WORK RULES, CAUGHT BETWEEN, CHIPPER, SAWMILL

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	304747819			Hospitalized injury	Amputation	Occupation not reported

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