Pukall Lumber Company, Inc.
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Amputations — WOODRUFF, WISCONSIN
| Employer | Pukall Lumber Company, Inc. | Report ID | 2015074456 |
| Address | 10894 St Hwy 70 East | City, State ZIP | WOODRUFF, WISCONSIN 54568 |
| Event Date | July 9, 2015 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation | Source of Injury | Log processing machinery |
| Industry (NAICS) | 321113 | Inspection # | 1078457 |
| GPS Coordinates | 45.92000, -89.68000 | ||
Incident Narrative
On July 9, 2015, while operating a resaw, an employee's hand got caught in some gears, resulting in the loss of his right ring finger.
Incident Summary
On July 9, 2015, a worker at Pukall Lumber Company, Inc. in WOODRUFF, WISCONSIN suffered amputations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.. The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation, with log processing machinery identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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