L&S Electric, Inc.
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Amputations — SCHOFIELD, WISCONSIN
| Employer | L&S Electric, Inc. | Report ID | 2016010724 |
| Address | 5101 Mesker St. | City, State ZIP | SCHOFIELD, WISCONSIN 54476 |
| Event Date | January 25, 2016 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation | Source of Injury | Grinders, abraders |
| Industry (NAICS) | 811310 | Inspection # | 1120882 |
| GPS Coordinates | 44.91000, -89.55000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was grinding a point on a steel wedge when the grinder pulled the employee's left thumb in and amputated the tip.
Incident Summary
On January 25, 2016, a worker at L&S Electric, Inc. in SCHOFIELD, WISCONSIN suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation, with grinders, abraders identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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