CASCADE TISSUE GROUP WISCONSIN, INC.
Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment — Amputations — EAU CLAIRE, WISCONSIN
| Employer | CASCADE TISSUE GROUP WISCONSIN, INC. | Report ID | 2016087636 |
| Address | 1200 FOREST ST. | City, State ZIP | EAU CLAIRE, WISCONSIN 54701 |
| Event Date | August 15, 2016 | Outcome | Hospitalized, Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment | Source of Injury | Hooks, shackles, magnets, clamshells |
| Secondary Source | Overhead hoists, unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 322121 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 44.83000, -91.50000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was operating an overhead hoist using "J" hooks when his left middle fingertip was pinched between a shaft and a "J" hook. He suffered a partial amputation of his left middle fingertip and a possible fracture of his left ring finger.
Incident Summary
On August 15, 2016, a worker at CASCADE TISSUE GROUP WISCONSIN, INC. in EAU CLAIRE, WISCONSIN suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment, with hooks, shackles, magnets, clamshells identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized, amputation.
Context
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