MENARD, INC.
Struck by dislodged flying object, particle — Amputations — SAINT CROIX FALLS, WISCONSIN
| Employer | MENARD, INC. | Report ID | 2020032633 |
| Address | 1285 208th Street | City, State ZIP | SAINT CROIX FALLS, WISCONSIN 54024 |
| Event Date | March 20, 2020 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Struck by dislodged flying object, particle | Source of Injury | Wood, lumber, unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Arm saws, radial arm saws | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 444110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 45.39000, -92.58000 | ||
Incident Narrative
On March 20, 2020, at about 11:00 AM, an employee was cutting a four-foot piece of wood on a radial saw when the wood kicked back and injured the employee s left index finger. At the hospital, the finger was amputated to the second knuckle.
Incident Summary
On March 20, 2020, a worker at MENARD, INC. in SAINT CROIX FALLS, WISCONSIN suffered amputations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.. The incident was classified as struck by dislodged flying object, particle, with wood, lumber, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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