Pallet Service Corporation, Inc.

Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Crushing injuries — KNAPP, WISCONSIN

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Pallet Service Corporation, Inc. in KNAPP, WISCONSIN
Employer Pallet Service Corporation, Inc. Report ID 2020054973
Address 525 EAST HWY 12 City, State ZIP KNAPP, WISCONSIN 54749
Event Date May 29, 2020 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Crushing injuries Body Part Hand(s), unspecified
Event Type Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation Source of Injury Metal, woodworking, and special material machinery, n.e.c.
Industry (NAICS) 321920 Inspection # 1478592
GPS Coordinates 44.95000, -92.06000

Incident Narrative

On May 29, 2020, an employee was placing decking on a nail machine. His left hand was crushed under the nail chuck.

Incident Summary

On May 29, 2020, a worker at Pallet Service Corporation, Inc. in KNAPP, WISCONSIN suffered crushing injuries to the hand(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation, with metal, woodworking, and special material machinery, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

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