Select Trusses & Lumber, Inc.
Struck against moving part of machinery or equipment — Amputations — WEST SALEM, WISCONSIN
| Employer | Select Trusses & Lumber, Inc. | Report ID | 20181010773 |
| Address | 975 Industrial Drive | City, State ZIP | WEST SALEM, WISCONSIN 54669 |
| Event Date | October 18, 2018 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Struck against moving part of machinery or equipment | Source of Injury | Sawing machinery-stationary, n.e.c. |
| Industry (NAICS) | 321214 | Inspection # | 1356021 |
| GPS Coordinates | 43.89000, -91.06000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was attempting to clear scrap wood from a web saw's catch tray when the employee made contact with the saw blade, resulting in a right ring fingertip amputation.
Incident Summary
On October 18, 2018, a worker at Select Trusses & Lumber, Inc. in WEST SALEM, WISCONSIN suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as struck against moving part of machinery or equipment, with sawing machinery-stationary, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
OSHA has recorded 2,235 severe injury reports involving "Struck against moving part of machinery or equipment" incidents in our database. Browse all Struck against moving part of machinery or equipment injuries.
Similar Incidents
Other severe injury reports involving Struck against moving part of machinery or equipment events:
| Date | Employer | Location | Nature | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 22, 2019 | SAFEWAY | GRAND JUNCTION, COLORADO | Cuts, lacerations | Hosp. |
| Sep 18, 2021 | Mulberry Street | BRICK, NEW JERSEY | Amputations | Hosp., Amp. |
| Jul 15, 2015 | NEW POND VILLAGE, LLC | WALPOLE, MASSACHUSETTS | Amputations | Amp. |
| Oct 23, 2019 | Whole Foods Market, Inc. | CHAPPAQUA, NEW YORK | Amputations | Amp. |
| Mar 5, 2018 | Dunlap's Custom Cabinets, Inc. | ELM MOTT, TEXAS | Amputations | Amp. |
| May 20, 2020 | McClarin Plastics, LLC | OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA | Cuts, lacerations | Hosp. |
| May 11, 2020 | American Crystal Sugar Company | SIDNEY, MONTANA | Amputations | Hosp., Amp. |
| Jul 3, 2015 | National Beef Packing Co | LIBERAL, KANSAS | Cuts, lacerations | Hosp. |