Kwik Trip Inc
Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker — Amputations — LA CROSSE, WISCONSIN
| Employer | Kwik Trip Inc | Report ID | 2020088168 |
| Address | 2202 Kwik Trip Way | City, State ZIP | LA CROSSE, WISCONSIN 54602 |
| Event Date | August 27, 2020 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker | Source of Injury | Crowbars |
| Industry (NAICS) | 811111 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 43.85000, -91.22000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was changing the drum brakes on a yard truck. As he used a pry bar to help install the upper brake shoe of the right rear drum, his left little finger was caught between the S-Cam roller and the brake shoe. The fingertip was amputated.
Incident Summary
On August 27, 2020, a worker at Kwik Trip Inc in LA CROSSE, WISCONSIN suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker, with crowbars identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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