Menards Distribution Center
Caught, entangled in running powered equipment normal operation — Amputations involving bone loss — VALLEY, NEBRASKA
| Employer | Menards Distribution Center | Report ID | 20241010160 |
| Address | 4801 North 264th St. | City, State ZIP | VALLEY, NEBRASKA 68064 |
| Event Date | October 31, 2024 | Outcome | Hospitalized, Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations involving bone loss | Body Part | Other finger(s) n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Caught, entangled in running powered equipment normal operation | Source of Injury | Drills, braces, drivers |
| Secondary Source | Gloves, handguards except disposable, electric insulating | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 493110 | Inspection # | 1786904 |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.30000, -96.32000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee had just finished unloading a train car and was using a drill to operate a winch attached to the cables that secure the load while in transit. Their right glove was caught by the drill bit and the employee sustained amputations of their little finger at the second knuckle and their ring finger just below the nail.
Incident Summary
On October 31, 2024, a worker at Menards Distribution Center in VALLEY, NEBRASKA suffered amputations involving bone loss to the other finger(s) n.e.c.. The incident was classified as caught, entangled in running powered equipment normal operation, with drills, braces, drivers identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized, amputation.
Context
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