Genecor International Wisconsin, Inc.
Caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning — Amputations — BELOIT, WISCONSIN
| Employer | Genecor International Wisconsin, Inc. | Report ID | 2015052873 |
| Address | 2600 Kennedy Drive | City, State ZIP | BELOIT, WISCONSIN 53511 |
| Event Date | May 14, 2015 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning | Source of Injury | Fans, blowers-wall, floor, ceiling, ventilation |
| Industry (NAICS) | 541711 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 42.51000, -88.98000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee's left ring fingertip was amputated when it made contact with a moving sprocket while changing a belt on an exhaust fan.
Incident Summary
On May 14, 2015, a worker at Genecor International Wisconsin, Inc. in BELOIT, WISCONSIN suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning, with fans, blowers-wall, floor, ceiling, ventilation identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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