From the Forest, LLC
Struck by dislodged flying object, particle — Puncture wounds, except gunshot wounds — WESTON, WISCONSIN
| Employer | From the Forest, LLC | Report ID | 2021020952 |
| Address | 7005 Rickyval Street | City, State ZIP | WESTON, WISCONSIN 54476 |
| Event Date | February 3, 2021 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Puncture wounds, except gunshot wounds | Body Part | Abdomen, except internal location of diseases or disorders |
| Event Type | Struck by dislodged flying object, particle | Source of Injury | Plywood, wood paneling; particle, chip, flake board |
| Secondary Source | Sawing machinery-stationary, n.e.c. | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 321918 | Inspection # | 1514967 |
| GPS Coordinates | 44.89000, -89.52000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was using a crosscut saw to score the bottom of a 4'x8' sheet of plywood when the sheet kicked back and struck the employee in the abdomen, lacerating their abdomen and embedding a portion of the wood in their body.
Incident Summary
On February 3, 2021, a worker at From the Forest, LLC in WESTON, WISCONSIN suffered puncture wounds, except gunshot wounds to the abdomen, except internal location of diseases or disorders. The incident was classified as struck by dislodged flying object, particle, with plywood, wood paneling; particle, chip, flake board identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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