USDA US Forest Service
Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. — Amputations — LAKEWOOD, WISCONSIN
| Employer | USDA US Forest Service | Report ID | 2019065631 |
| Address | Chequamegon Nicolet National Forest, 15085 St Rd 32 Boot Lake Campground | City, State ZIP | LAKEWOOD, WISCONSIN 54138 |
| Event Date | June 4, 2019 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. | Source of Injury | Trees |
| Industry (NAICS) | 924120 | Inspection # | 1408029 |
| GPS Coordinates | 45.26000, -88.64000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee had just finished cutting a tree with a chainsaw. As the employee stepped back, his foot went into a mucky hole and he fell. The tree bounced and fell onto his right hand while it was on a stump, crushing the ring finger. The finger was amputated.
Incident Summary
On June 4, 2019, a worker at USDA US Forest Service in LAKEWOOD, WISCONSIN suffered amputations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.. The incident was classified as struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c., with trees identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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