KONZ WOOD PRODUCTS INC
Struck against moving part of machinery or equipment — Amputations — APPLETON, WISCONSIN
| Employer | KONZ WOOD PRODUCTS INC | Report ID | 2016054389 |
| Address | 616 N. Perkins St | City, State ZIP | APPLETON, WISCONSIN 54914 |
| Event Date | May 19, 2016 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Struck against moving part of machinery or equipment | Source of Injury | Table saws |
| Industry (NAICS) | 423310 | Inspection # | 1149963 |
| GPS Coordinates | 44.27000, -88.44000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was operating a table saw with a dado blade. While he was leaning down in a crouching position, he pulled back and his finger contacted the blade, amputating his fourth fingertip with bone loss and a fracture.
Incident Summary
On May 19, 2016, a worker at KONZ WOOD PRODUCTS INC in APPLETON, WISCONSIN suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as struck against moving part of machinery or equipment, with table saws identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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