Incident date: 2021-04-27
NAICS industry code: 321114

An employee was clearing backed-up ties on a trimming line. When the machine was turned back on, the chain raised quickly and crushed his left hand between the timber and the chain.

Hazard classification:
code_event: title: Caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning
code_source: title: Sawing machinery-stationary, n.e.c.
code_nature: title: Crushing injuries
code_body: title: Hand(s), unspecified
severity: moderate