Douglas Dynamics, Inc.
Struck against moving part of machinery or equipment — Amputations — MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN
| Employer | Douglas Dynamics, Inc. | Report ID | 2021087093 |
| Address | 7777 North 73rd Street | City, State ZIP | MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN 53223 |
| Event Date | August 20, 2021 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Struck against moving part of machinery or equipment | Source of Injury | Fans, blowers-wall, floor, ceiling, ventilation |
| Industry (NAICS) | 332710 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 43.15000, -88.00000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was adjusting the direction of a structure-mounted air circulating fan. The fan blade struck and amputated his right index finger.
Incident Summary
On August 20, 2021, a worker at Douglas Dynamics, Inc. in MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN suffered amputations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.. The incident was classified as struck against moving part of machinery or equipment, with fans, blowers-wall, floor, ceiling, ventilation identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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