Dakota Layers, LLP
Struck against moving part of machinery or equipment — Amputations — FLANDREAU, SOUTH DAKOTA
| Employer | Dakota Layers, LLP | Report ID | 2022065062 |
| Address | 22252 South Dakota Highway 13 | City, State ZIP | FLANDREAU, SOUTH DAKOTA 57028 |
| Event Date | June 12, 2022 | Outcome | Hospitalized, Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Foot (feet), n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Struck against moving part of machinery or equipment | Source of Injury | Fans, blowers-wall, floor, ceiling, ventilation |
| Industry (NAICS) | 112310 | Inspection # | 1601807 |
| GPS Coordinates | 44.04000, -96.58000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was attempting to remove insulation from a ventilation fan when their foot contacted the moving fan blade, resulting in an injury that required a medical amputation of the foot.
Incident Summary
On June 12, 2022, a worker at Dakota Layers, LLP in FLANDREAU, SOUTH DAKOTA suffered amputations to the foot (feet), 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 hospitalized, amputation.
Context
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