Parker Hannifin, Ltd.

Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Amputations — MANITOWOC, WISCONSIN

AMPUTATION — Worker suffered amputation at Parker Hannifin, Ltd. in MANITOWOC, WISCONSIN
Employer Parker Hannifin, Ltd. Report ID 2015096952
Address 1717 Dufek Drive City, State ZIP MANITOWOC, WISCONSIN 54220
Event Date September 21, 2015 Outcome Amputation
Nature of Injury Amputations Body Part Fingertip(s)
Event Type Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation Source of Injury Metal, woodworking, and special material machinery, n.e.c.
Industry (NAICS) 333996 Inspection #
GPS Coordinates 44.08000, -87.72000

Incident Narrative

An employee was adjusting the wire in a bobbin winder with the guard open. The tip of his left index finger was amputated when the wire tightened.

Incident Summary

On September 21, 2015, a worker at Parker Hannifin, Ltd. in MANITOWOC, WISCONSIN suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation, with metal, woodworking, and special material machinery, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.

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