THE BILMAR GROUP, INC.

Struck against moving part of machinery or equipment — Amputations — FOND DU LAC, WISCONSIN

AMPUTATION — Worker suffered amputation at THE BILMAR GROUP, INC. in FOND DU LAC, WISCONSIN
Employer THE BILMAR GROUP, INC. Report ID 2021086418
Address 147 Pioneer Road City, State ZIP FOND DU LAC, WISCONSIN 54935
Event Date August 2, 2021 Outcome Amputation
Nature of Injury Amputations Body Part Fingertip(s)
Event Type Struck against moving part of machinery or equipment Source of Injury Sawing machinery-stationary, n.e.c.
Industry (NAICS) 238320 Inspection #
GPS Coordinates 43.78000, -88.48000

Incident Narrative

An employee was using a powered miter saw to cut down a 10-foot trim piece. The employee's left hand and left index finger came into contact with the saw's rotating blade, which amputated the index fingertip.

Incident Summary

On August 2, 2021, a worker at THE BILMAR GROUP, INC. in FOND DU LAC, WISCONSIN suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as struck against moving part of machinery or equipment, with sawing machinery-stationary, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.

Context

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