Charter NEX Films, Inc.
Struck by rolling object or equipment being pushed by injured worker — Amputations — BLOOMER, WISCONSIN
| Employer | Charter NEX Films, Inc. | Report ID | 20181010643 |
| Address | 1710 North Industrial Drive | City, State ZIP | BLOOMER, WISCONSIN 54724 |
| Event Date | October 16, 2018 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Struck by rolling object or equipment being pushed by injured worker | Source of Injury | Cart, dolly, hand truck-nonpowered |
| Industry (NAICS) | 326113 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 45.11000, -91.49000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was transporting a large roll of plastic via hand cart. The hand cart had a vertical pole that struck an overhead piece of equipment, causing the employee's right hand to become caught between the pole and the cart frame. When the employee attempted to removed the hand, the ring and middle fingers were de-gloved. The fingers were later medically amputated.
Incident Summary
On October 16, 2018, a worker at Charter NEX Films, Inc. in BLOOMER, WISCONSIN suffered amputations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.. The incident was classified as struck by rolling object or equipment being pushed by injured worker, with cart, dolly, hand truck-nonpowered identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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