Medxcel Facilities Management
Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker — Amputations — MEQUON, WISCONSIN
| Employer | Medxcel Facilities Management | Report ID | 20231211229 |
| Address | 13111 N. Port Washington Road | City, State ZIP | MEQUON, WISCONSIN 53097 |
| Event Date | December 8, 2023 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker | Source of Injury | Cutting handtools-power not determined, n.e.c. |
| Industry (NAICS) | 622110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 43.25000, -87.92000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was cutting tall grass with a hand trimmer. The trimmer amputated the tip of her left index finger without bone loss and the fingertip was reattached.
Incident Summary
On December 8, 2023, a worker at Medxcel Facilities Management in MEQUON, WISCONSIN suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker, with cutting handtools-power not determined, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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