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Amputations, avulsions, enucleations unspecified

1 amputation · 2024010315 · 1/12/2024 · WD Flooring LLC

Severity

Hospitalized
0
Amputation
1
Loss of eye
0
Body part
Thumb(s)
Nature of injury
Amputations, avulsions, enucleations unspecified

Cause

Event
Struck by running powered equipment irregular movement, kick back
Source
Stationary sawing machinery stationary n.e.c.
Secondary source
Machine guards

Employer

Name
WD Flooring LLC
Location
5215 Mill Road, LAONA, WISCONSIN, 54541
NAICS
321918
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

At about 8:15 a.m., on January 12, 2024, an employee was cutting stock lumber with a chop saw when the lumber became stuck. The employee was trying to free it when their left thumb contacted the saw blade. The thumb was partially amputated. The safety guard was not in place at the time of the incident.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
Machine
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