DeLeers Construction Inc.
Struck against moving part of machinery or equipment — Amputations — STURGEON BAY, WISCONSIN
| Employer | DeLeers Construction Inc. | Report ID | 2020043457 |
| Address | 4306 Gitche Gumee Road | City, State ZIP | STURGEON BAY, WISCONSIN 54235 |
| Event Date | April 15, 2020 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Struck against moving part of machinery or equipment | Source of Injury | Saws-powered, except chainsaws |
| Industry (NAICS) | 236220 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 44.87000, -87.43000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was using a circular saw to cut a 2x4 when the saw blade came into contact with his right thumb, resulting in a thumb tip amputation.
Incident Summary
On April 15, 2020, a worker at DeLeers Construction Inc. in STURGEON BAY, WISCONSIN suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as struck against moving part of machinery or equipment, with saws-powered, except chainsaws identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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