DateCityStateEmployerBody PartEvent
2020-01-15WeippeIdahoEmpire Lumber Company, Weippe OperationsFingertip(s)Caught in running equipment or machinery, n.e.c.
An employee was checking the tension on a canter trash chain when the employee came into contact with the moving chain, resulting in a right index fingertip amputation.
2019-01-14WeippeIdahoEmpire Lumber Company, Weippe OperationsFinger(s), fingernail(s)Struck by swinging part of powered vehicle
An employee was attempting to push chunks of ice/sawdust/bark into the bucket of a skid steer. In an attempt to gain leverage, the employee grabbed the bucket of the skid steer. At the same time, the equipment operator tilted the bucket. The employee's fingers were then caught between the bucket and a metal support beam, resulting in the amputation of four right-hand fingers at about the second knuckle.
2018-05-02WeippeIdahoRay Day Jr. Logging Inc.Back, including spine, spinal cordStruck by dislodged flying object, particle
An employee was setting a choker when the line flipped a tree onto him, fracturing his back.
2016-06-21WeippeIdahoSupak Trucking, LLCMultiple body partsStruck or run over by rolling powered vehicle
An employee was trying to dislodge a rusted brake pad on a logging truck by striking the brake with a hammer. The truck then rolled and struck the employee, causing bruising, strain, and sprain injuries to his legs, hips, and pelvis.