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Amputations

1 amputation, 1 hospitalization · 2016087803 · 8/19/2016 · KERSTEN LUMBER CO INC

Severity

Hospitalized
1
Amputation
1
Loss of eye
0
Body part
Finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.
Nature of injury
Amputations

Cause

Event
Caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning
Source
Product labeling machinery

Employer

Name
KERSTEN LUMBER CO INC
Location
295 HWY 45, BIRNAMWOOD, WISCONSIN, 54414
NAICS
321912
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

On August 19, 2016, an employee was repairing a chain when the actuator pin on the chain caught his finger and pulled his hand into the sprocket. His right-hand middle and ring fingers were amputated at the first knuckle.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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