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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1358726.015 - University Of Tennessee - Utia - Knoxville
Inspection Information - Office: Tennessee Osha Jackson Office - Public Sector
Site Address:
University Of Tennessee - Utia - Knoxville
7321 Government Farm Road
Knoxville, TN 37902
Mailing Address:
709 Any Holt Tower, Knoxville, TN 37996
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 611310/ Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools
Inspection Type: Referral
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: StateGovt
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 10/09/2018
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 11/08/2018
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Referral | 1399004 | Yes |
Investigation Summary
At 3:00 p.m. on October 8, 2018, an employee was harvesting grass for research when the collector clogged. The employee did not shut the machine down nor let the blades stop from rotating before removing the guard and reached inside to clear the machine. The employee amputated the tip of his left hand's index finger. Hospitalization was not required.
Keywords: Amputated, Amputation, Blade, Fingertip, Guard, Rotating Knife, Struck By
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1358726.015 | 49 | M | Non Hospitalized injury | Agriculture and forestry teachers |