Wausau Tile Inc.
Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker — Cuts, lacerations — ROTHSCHILD, WISCONSIN
| Employer | Wausau Tile Inc. | Report ID | 2019043424 |
| Address | 1706 Morrison Ave. | City, State ZIP | ROTHSCHILD, WISCONSIN 54474 |
| Event Date | April 2, 2019 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Cuts, lacerations | Body Part | Wrist(s) |
| Event Type | Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker | Source of Injury | Saws-powered, except chainsaws |
| Industry (NAICS) | 327390 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 44.86000, -89.64000 | ||
Incident Narrative
On April 2, 2019, an employee was cutting garbage can tops with a jamb saw. The saw jammed and went out of control, lacerating the employee's wrist. The employee was hospitalized.
Incident Summary
On April 2, 2019, a worker at Wausau Tile Inc. in ROTHSCHILD, WISCONSIN suffered cuts, lacerations to the wrist(s). The incident was classified as injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker, with saws-powered, except chainsaws identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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