Nationwide Floor & Window Coverings
Struck by running powered equipment during maintenance, cleaning, testing — Amputations, avulsions, enucleations unspecified — EAU CLAIRE, WISCONSIN
| Employer | Nationwide Floor & Window Coverings | Report ID | 2024087271 |
| Address | 139 North Clairemont Avenue | City, State ZIP | EAU CLAIRE, WISCONSIN 54703 |
| Event Date | August 8, 2024 | Outcome | Hospitalized, Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations, avulsions, enucleations unspecified | Body Part | Other finger(s) n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Struck by running powered equipment during maintenance, cleaning, testing | Source of Injury | Lawn mower riding |
| Secondary Source | Secondary source not applicable | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 442210 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 44.80000, -91.53000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was using a riding lawn mower to cut the grass. They shut down the mower and climbed off to clear a jam. The employee's left little finger was partially amputated by the blade(s) still in motion.
Incident Summary
On August 8, 2024, a worker at Nationwide Floor & Window Coverings in EAU CLAIRE, WISCONSIN suffered amputations, avulsions, enucleations unspecified to the other finger(s) n.e.c.. The incident was classified as struck by running powered equipment during maintenance, cleaning, testing, with lawn mower riding identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized, amputation.
Context
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