ABS Global Inc.
Struck against stationary object or equipment, n.e.c. — Amputations — DE FOREST, WISCONSIN
| Employer | ABS Global Inc. | Report ID | 2021119943 |
| Address | 1525 River Rd. | City, State ZIP | DE FOREST, WISCONSIN 53532 |
| Event Date | November 16, 2021 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Struck against stationary object or equipment, n.e.c. | Source of Injury | Trailers |
| Secondary Source | Cattle and other bovines | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 541690 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 43.22000, -89.36000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was moving livestock off a trailer. An animal was on a rope and pulled back, which pulled the employee's left hand into the side of the trailer. The employee suffered an injury to their middle finger that required amputation.
Incident Summary
On November 16, 2021, a worker at ABS Global Inc. in DE FOREST, WISCONSIN suffered amputations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as struck against stationary object or equipment, n.e.c., with trailers identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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