Charter NEX Films, Inc.

Struck by rolling object or equipment being pushed by injured worker — Amputations — BLOOMER, WISCONSIN

AMPUTATION — Worker suffered amputation at Charter NEX Films, Inc. in 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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