Western Products
Struck against moving part of machinery or equipment — Cuts, lacerations — FARGO, NORTH DAKOTA
| Employer | Western Products | Report ID | 2015129326 |
| Address | 1139 Fifth Street North | City, State ZIP | FARGO, NORTH DAKOTA 58102 |
| Event Date | December 9, 2015 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Cuts, lacerations | Body Part | Hand(s) and finger(s) |
| Event Type | Struck against moving part of machinery or equipment | Source of Injury | Sawing machinery-stationary, n.e.c. |
| Industry (NAICS) | 423330 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 46.88000, -96.78000 | ||
Incident Narrative
While operating a miter saw, an employee's left palm and thumb was cut, resulting in hospitalization.
Incident Summary
On December 9, 2015, a worker at Western Products in FARGO, NORTH DAKOTA suffered cuts, lacerations to the hand(s) and finger(s). The incident was classified as struck against moving part of machinery or equipment, with sawing machinery-stationary, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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