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Amputations, avulsions, enucleations unspecified

1 amputation, 1 hospitalization · 2024087271 · 8/8/2024 · Nationwide Floor & Window Coverings

Severity

Hospitalized
1
Amputation
1
Loss of eye
0
Body part
Other finger(s) n.e.c.
Nature of injury
Amputations, avulsions, enucleations unspecified

Cause

Event
Struck by running powered equipment during maintenance, cleaning, testing
Source
Lawn mower riding
Secondary source
Secondary source not applicable

Employer

Name
Nationwide Floor & Window Coverings
Location
139 North Clairemont Avenue, EAU CLAIRE, WISCONSIN, 54703
NAICS
442210
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was using a riding lawn mower to cut the grass. They shut down the mower and climbed off to clear a jam. The employee's left little finger was partially amputated by the blade(s) still in motion.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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