Spectrum Industries Inc.
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Amputations — CHIPPEWA FALLS, WISCONSIN
| Employer | Spectrum Industries Inc. | Report ID | 2017076259 |
| Address | 925 First Avenue | City, State ZIP | CHIPPEWA FALLS, WISCONSIN 54729 |
| Event Date | July 7, 2017 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation | Source of Injury | Band saws |
| Industry (NAICS) | 337127 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 44.95000, -91.38000 | ||
Incident Narrative
On July 7, 2017, at approximately 10:15 a.m., an employee was prepping material to be cut on a bandsaw. When he went to put a spacer between the bandsaw clamp, the clamp closed on and crushed his left index finger, resulting in a fingertip amputation.
Incident Summary
On July 7, 2017, a worker at Spectrum Industries Inc. in CHIPPEWA FALLS, WISCONSIN suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation, with band saws identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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