Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1509364.015 - Multiquip Whiteman
Inspection Information - Office: Boise Area Office
Site Address:
Multiquip Whiteman
6850 S Business Way
Boise, ID 83704
Mailing Address:
6850 S Business Way, Boise, ID 83704
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 339999/All Other Miscellaneous Manufacturing
Inspection Type: Referral
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 12/21/2020
Emphasis: N:Amputate
Case Closed: 06/15/2021
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Referral | 1708353 | Yes |
Investigation Summary
At 5:30 p.m. on December 17, 2020, Employee #1 was sanding metal tubing on a lathe when his glove became caught between the sandpaper and the metal tubing, causing his left wrist to be wrapped around the moving tubing. The incident resulted in the amputation of Employee #1's left wrist. The hand was successfully reattached, but the left thumb was permanently amputated. Emergency services were called, and Employee #1 was transported to the hospital for treatment. The employee was hospitalized.
Keywords: Amputation, Automatic Machine, Hand, Lathe, Metal, Steel Tube, Thumb, Wrist
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1509364.015 | 45 | F | Hospitalized injury |
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