Crystal Finishing Systems, Inc.
Fall on same level due to tripping over an object — Amputations — MOSINEE, WISCONSIN
| Employer | Crystal Finishing Systems, Inc. | Report ID | 2023109290 |
| Address | 880 South View Drive | City, State ZIP | MOSINEE, WISCONSIN 54455 |
| Event Date | October 9, 2023 | Outcome | Hospitalized, Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to tripping over an object | Source of Injury | Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Machinery, unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 332812 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 44.78000, -89.67000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was walking when she tripped over a basket sensor and reached for a nearby chain-link fence to brace herself. The employee's right middle finger became caught on the fencing causing an amputation to the finger that resulted in hospitalization and surgery.
Incident Summary
On October 9, 2023, a worker at Crystal Finishing Systems, Inc. in MOSINEE, WISCONSIN suffered amputations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as fall on same level due to tripping over an object, with floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized, amputation.
Context
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