Standard Machine Company Inc.
Struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified — Amputations — SAUKVILLE, WISCONSIN
| Employer | Standard Machine Company Inc. | Report ID | 2015030615 |
| Address | 301 N. Progress Drive | City, State ZIP | SAUKVILLE, WISCONSIN 53080 |
| Event Date | March 26, 2015 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified | Source of Injury | Tanks, bins, vats-nonconfined space |
| Industry (NAICS) | 332710 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 43.38000, -87.94000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee's left ring fingertip was amputated between two metal storage bins when an empty bin fell while being stacked.
Incident Summary
On March 26, 2015, a worker at Standard Machine Company Inc. in SAUKVILLE, WISCONSIN suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified, with tanks, bins, vats-nonconfined space identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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