Midwest Hardwoods Corporation
Struck against moving part of machinery or equipment — Amputations — PARK FALLS, WISCONSIN
| Employer | Midwest Hardwoods Corporation | Report ID | 2021086635 |
| Address | 143 N 5TH AVE | City, State ZIP | PARK FALLS, WISCONSIN 54552 |
| Event Date | August 7, 2021 | Outcome | Hospitalized, 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) | 321113 | Inspection # | 1547461 |
| GPS Coordinates | 45.93000, -90.45000 | ||
Incident Narrative
At about 2:15 a.m. on August 7, 2021, an employee was troubleshooting an overheating issue on a 56-inch circular saw. The saw was turned off. The teeth of the still moving saw blade made contact with the employee's left index finger, resulting in a fingertip amputation. The employee was hospitalized.
Incident Summary
On August 7, 2021, a worker at Midwest Hardwoods Corporation in PARK FALLS, 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 hospitalized, amputation.
Context
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