Inspection Detail

Inspection: 304747819 - Rainier Wood Products Inc

Inspection Information - Office: Eugene

Inspection Nr: 304747819

Report ID: 1054114

Date Opened: 11/14/2001

Site Address:
Rainier Wood Products Inc
1500 Tamarack St
Sweet Home, OR 97386

Mailing Address:
Po Box 277, Sweet Home, OR 97386

Union Status: NonUnion

SIC:2499

NAICS: 0

Inspection Type: Planned

Scope: Complete

Advanced Notice: N

Ownership: Private

Safety/Health: Safety

Close Conference: 11/19/2001

Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing

Emphasis:

Case Closed: 11/19/2001

Investigation Summary

Investigation Nr: 201201597

Event: 11/01/2001

Chipper Amputates Finger Using a Wood Chipper

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

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

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