GORDY'S CONCRETE PUMPING SERVICE INC.
Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker — Amputations — SUSSEX, WISCONSIN
| Employer | GORDY'S CONCRETE PUMPING SERVICE INC. | Report ID | 2017088367 |
| Address | N64 W22998 HWY 74 | City, State ZIP | SUSSEX, WISCONSIN 53089 |
| Event Date | August 14, 2017 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker | Source of Injury | Impact wrenches-powered |
| Industry (NAICS) | 238110 | Inspection # | 1262018 |
| GPS Coordinates | 43.13000, -88.20000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was using an impact wrench when it amputated his left pinky finger at the first joint.
Incident Summary
On August 14, 2017, a worker at GORDY'S CONCRETE PUMPING SERVICE INC. in SUSSEX, WISCONSIN suffered amputations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.. The incident was classified as injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker, with impact wrenches-powered identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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