DateCityStateEmployerBody PartEvent
2019-02-22AtholIdahoIdaho Forest GroupFinger(s), fingernail(s)Contact with objects and equipment
An employee smashed his hand between a block of wood and a metal bang board resulting in a partial amputation of the left middle finger.
2018-02-01AtholIdahoMARKET EQUIPMENT COMPANY INCLumbar regionOther fall to lower level
An employee fell while descending a ladder and fractured their lower back.
2017-08-25AtholIdahoIDAHO FOREST GROUP LLCFinger(s), fingernail(s)Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation
An employee was removing a broken board from a planer machine when the employee's right hand made contact with the side head and three fingers were amputated.
2017-01-19AtholIdahoSILVERWOOD, INC.Eye(s)Injured by handheld object or equipment, n.e.c.
An employee was using a chisel, punch, and hammer to remove rivets from the frame of a train tender when the chisel flew loose and struck the employee's left eye, requiring surgery.
2016-07-08AtholMassachusettL. S. STARRETT COMPANY, THEFingertip(s)Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation
On July 8, 2016, at approximately 1:15 PM, an employee was bending pieces of metal in a pneumatic parts bender. When he attempted to remove a part from the machine, the pneumatic bending piston crushed and amputated his right index fingertip just below the nail.
2016-01-04AtholMassachusettPexco LLCFinger(s), fingernail(s)Caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning
A maintenance employee was performing maintenance on a cutter machine, replacing the drive gear and motor belt. As the employee was adjusting the belt, the machine cycled and rotated the flywheel. Two bolts on the side of the flywheel caught the employee's right hand, crushing and lacerating the index fingertip and damaging the middle fingernail. The right index fingertip was surgically amputated just below the fingernail.
2015-11-18AtholMassachusettThe L.S. Starrett CompanyFingertip(s)Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation
On November 18, 2015, an employee suffered a fingertip amputation while working on a part revolution punch press.
2015-09-15AtholMassachusettHannaford Bros. Co. LLCLeg(s)Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet
A refrigeration technician slipped and fell from the third rung of an interior roof access ladder resulting in a broken leg and possible head and hand injuries.
2015-01-04AtholIdahoIdaho Forest GroupFinger(s), fingernail(s)Fall on same level due to slipping
Employee climbed up on a handrail and slipped while cleaning snow off of the framework and guard of a chip belt conveyor. Employee suffered amputation of the right index finger. Employee was seen at Kootenai Health and was released as an out-patient.