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Amputations

1 amputation · 2023032778 · 3/28/2023 · Jeld-Wen, Inc. Hawkins Window Division

Severity

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

Cause

Event
Struck against moving part of machinery or equipment
Source
Sawing machinery-stationary, n.e.c.

Employer

Name
Jeld-Wen, Inc. Hawkins Window Division
Location
811 FACTORY ST., HAWKINS, WISCONSIN, 54530
NAICS
321911
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

On March 28, 2023, at approximately 12:15 p.m., an employee was cutting a window radius casing with a custom radius saw when the saw kicked back, causing the employee's right hand to contact the saw blade. The employee's right index finger was medically amputated.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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