LDV, Inc.
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Amputations — BURLINGTON, WISCONSIN
| Employer | LDV, Inc. | Report ID | 2018077429 |
| Address | 180 Industrial Drive | City, State ZIP | BURLINGTON, WISCONSIN 53105 |
| Event Date | July 23, 2018 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation | Source of Injury | Band saws |
| Secondary Source | Belts, gloves, neckties, scarves | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 336112 | Inspection # | 1334594 |
| GPS Coordinates | 42.66000, -88.27000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was clearing metal chips or shavings from a horizontal band saw cutting table when his gloved hand made contact with the saw blade. His hand was pulled into the blade and drive wheel, resulting in an amputation of his right pinky finger at approximately the second joint.
Incident Summary
On July 23, 2018, a worker at LDV, Inc. in BURLINGTON, WISCONSIN suffered amputations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.. 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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