Gerkin Windows and Doors
Struck against moving part of machinery or equipment — Amputations — SOUTH SIOUX CITY, NEBRASKA
| Employer | Gerkin Windows and Doors | Report ID | 20181111392 |
| Address | 5000 Rhino Rd | City, State ZIP | SOUTH SIOUX CITY, NEBRASKA 68776 |
| Event Date | November 5, 2018 | Outcome | Hospitalized, 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) | 321911 | Inspection # | 1358990 |
| GPS Coordinates | 42.45000, -96.43000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was cutting window muntins with a chop saw. The saw cut off the tip of the employee's left index finger.
Incident Summary
On November 5, 2018, a worker at Gerkin Windows and Doors in SOUTH SIOUX CITY, NEBRASKA 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 hospitalized, amputation.
Context
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