Wenger Construction Inc
Struck by running powered equipment irregular movement, kick back — Amputations involving bone loss — MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN
| Employer | Wenger Construction Inc | Report ID | 2024109147 |
| Address | 1164 East North Ave | City, State ZIP | MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN 53212 |
| Event Date | October 1, 2024 | Outcome | Hospitalized, Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations involving bone loss | Body Part | Other finger(s) n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Struck by running powered equipment irregular movement, kick back | Source of Injury | Saws except chainsaws |
| Secondary Source | Secondary source not applicable | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 238160 | Inspection # | 1779664 |
| GPS Coordinates | 43.06000, -87.89000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was using a circular saw to cut a piece of batten. The saw jammed and kicked back, striking his left thumb and fully amputating it.
Incident Summary
On October 1, 2024, a worker at Wenger Construction Inc in MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN suffered amputations involving bone loss to the other finger(s) n.e.c.. The incident was classified as struck by running powered equipment irregular movement, kick back, with saws except chainsaws identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized, amputation.
Context
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