Builders Firstsource
Struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified — Amputations — GREENVILLE, WISCONSIN
| Employer | Builders Firstsource | Report ID | 20161110422 |
| Address | N1824 Greenville Dr. | City, State ZIP | GREENVILLE, WISCONSIN 54942 |
| Event Date | November 4, 2016 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified | Source of Injury | Wooden beams |
| Industry (NAICS) | 423310 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 44.30000, -88.55000 | ||
Incident Narrative
On November 4, 2016, an employee was moving laminated beams when one fell, hit the ground, bounced back up, and pinched the employee's right middle fingertip, resulting in an amputation.
Incident Summary
On November 4, 2016, a worker at Builders Firstsource in GREENVILLE, WISCONSIN suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified, with wooden beams identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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