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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1456132.015 - Thomasville Lumber Company, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Mobile Area Office
Site Address:
Thomasville Lumber Company, Inc.
4922 Hwy 5
Thomasville, AL 36784
Mailing Address:
Po Box 578, Thomasville, AL 36784
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 321113/Sawmills
Inspection Type: Referral
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 01/15/2020
Emphasis: N:Amputate
Case Closed: 03/18/2020
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Referral | 1532304 | Yes |
Investigation Summary
At 1:45 p.m. on January 7, 2020, an employee had climbed onto a waste conveyor that ran to the chipper to clear a jam. He placed his gloved hands onto a conveyor chain return where his gloves were caught between the chain and the return tray. The employee was hospitalized and four fingers on his left hand and two fingers on his right hand were amputated.
Keywords: Amputated, Amputation, Caught Between, Chain, Chipper, Conveyor, Finger, Glove, Jammed
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1456132.015 | 47 | M | Hospitalized injury | Machine operators, not specified |