Badger Precision Cut Stock, Inc.

Struck by dislodged flying object, particle — Other traumatic injuries and disorders, unspecified — OGEMA, WISCONSIN

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Badger Precision Cut Stock, Inc. in OGEMA, WISCONSIN
Employer Badger Precision Cut Stock, Inc. Report ID 2019043532
Address W 4995 BJORKLUND RD City, State ZIP OGEMA, WISCONSIN 54459
Event Date April 5, 2019 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Other traumatic injuries and disorders, unspecified Body Part Abdomen, except internal location of diseases or disorders
Event Type Struck by dislodged flying object, particle Source of Injury Wood, lumber, unspecified
Secondary Source Sawing machinery-stationary, n.e.c.
Industry (NAICS) 321920 Inspection # 1394457
GPS Coordinates 45.43000, -90.29000

Incident Narrative

On April 5, 2019, an employee was feeding the edger machine when a board jammed. After clearing the jam, the employee proceeded to operate the machine when a board kicked back and struck the employee in the abdomen. The injury required surgery.

Incident Summary

On April 5, 2019, a worker at Badger Precision Cut Stock, Inc. in OGEMA, WISCONSIN suffered other traumatic injuries and disorders, unspecified to the abdomen, except internal location of diseases or disorders. The incident was classified as struck by dislodged flying object, particle, with wood, lumber, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

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