Lake Shore Systems, Inc.
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Amputations — RHINELANDER, WISCONSIN
| Employer | Lake Shore Systems, Inc. | Report ID | 2021075453 |
| Address | 3600 Lakeshore Lane | City, State ZIP | RHINELANDER, WISCONSIN 54501 |
| Event Date | July 3, 2021 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation | Source of Injury | Band saws |
| Industry (NAICS) | 336611 | Inspection # | 1541458 |
| GPS Coordinates | 45.67000, -89.29000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was operating a CNC bandsaw with an automatic material loading shuttle and clamping mechanism. The wood that the machine was shuttling into the clamping area was tipping, and the employee reached over to stabilize it for the clamp. The clamp closed on the employee's right index finger and amputated the fingertip.
Incident Summary
On July 3, 2021, a worker at Lake Shore Systems, Inc. in RHINELANDER, WISCONSIN suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation, with band saws identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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