Sierra Pacific Industries
Struck against moving part of machinery or equipment — Amputations — MEDFORD, WISCONSIN
| Employer | Sierra Pacific Industries | Report ID | 2019076689 |
| Address | 869 South Whelen Ave | City, State ZIP | MEDFORD, WISCONSIN 54451 |
| Event Date | July 2, 2019 | 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 # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 45.12000, -90.34000 | ||
Incident Narrative
On July 2, 2019, an employee was operating a chop saw when his left index finger contacted the spinning blade, resulting in a fingertip amputation.
Incident Summary
On July 2, 2019, a worker at Sierra Pacific Industries in MEDFORD, WISCONSIN 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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