Badger Precision Cut Stock, Inc.
Struck by dislodged flying object, particle — Other traumatic injuries and disorders, unspecified — 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.
Context
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