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Robert Nestle suffers a sawmill lathe injury (1960)

Also September 27 · 1960 Robert Nestle injury

Draft — sources verified, prose evolving

TypeEvent
WithinBeaver Island
ErasModern era

Summary

On September 27, 1960, Robert Nestle injured his hand on a lathe at Lawrence McDonough’s sawmill. The notice reported loss of an index finger, severe tendon cuts, anticipated skin grafting, first aid at the Medical Center, and an air evacuation to Charlevoix Hospital.

Evidence and limits

The report does not identify the aircraft, hospital record, sawmill ownership, or workers’ compensation outcome. It names Mrs. Lillian Cole as the first-aid provider without creating an identity record from this single notice.

Open questions

  • Which hospital, employment, aviation, and workers’ compensation records document the injury and treatment?

See also

Sources

  1. Beaver Beacon, October 1960, injury notice.
    Reports Nestle cutting his hand on a lathe at Lawrence McDonough's sawmill on Tuesday, September 27; says he lost an index finger, suffered severe tendon cuts requiring skin grafting, was flown to Charlevoix Hospital, and received first aid at the Medical Center from Mrs. Lillian Cole. It does not provide hospital, employment, aviation, or workers' compensation records.