Interior Systems International, Inc.
Struck against moving part of machinery or equipment — Amputations — LA CROSSE, WISCONSIN
| Employer | Interior Systems International, Inc. | Report ID | 2018032770 |
| Address | 3003 Airport Rd. | City, State ZIP | LA CROSSE, WISCONSIN 54603 |
| Event Date | March 21, 2018 | Outcome | Hospitalized, Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Struck against moving part of machinery or equipment | Source of Injury | Table saws |
| Industry (NAICS) | 238310 | Inspection # | 1305329 |
| GPS Coordinates | 43.87000, -91.26000 | ||
Incident Narrative
On March 21, 2018, an employee was clearing the side guard on a table saw when his fingers came into contact with the saw blade. Two of his left-hand fingers were amputated at the middle knuckle.
Incident Summary
On March 21, 2018, a worker at Interior Systems International, Inc. in LA CROSSE, WISCONSIN suffered amputations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.. 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 hospitalized, amputation.
Context
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