OSHA Accident Investigation · Summary #221412109

OLDCASTLE INFRASTRUCTURE INC.

MADERA, CA· 2021-05-20T00:00:00

Event: Amputated, Amputation, Blocks, Catch Point, Caught In, Chain, Conveyor, Conveyor Belt, Energized, Finger, Hand, Instantaneous amputation, Laceration, Lockout, Lockout/Tagout, Maintenance, Manufacturing, Production Line, Pulled In, Repair, Sprocket, Traumatic Amputation, Unsafe Position
NAICS: 327331
Inspection type: Accident-driven
Activity number: #345545750
Employer profile: OLDCASTLE INFRASTRUCTURE INC.
Summary number: 221412109
Report ID: 0950625

Event description

Employee amputates finger when pulled into conveyor after re

Investigation abstract

At 9:15 p.m. on May 20, 2021, an employee working as a maintenance worker for a block and brick manufacturer was repairing a conveyor belt. The employee was replacing a chain on a sprocket. The employee turned on the machine after completing the repairs at which time he accidently placed his fingers near the chain and sprocket while standing up. The employee's right hand was pulled into the machine. The employee was hospitalized to treat lacerations and an amputation of his middle finger.

Victim

#1 Hospitalized Age 39 M

Event type
2

Occupation code
519

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