Parker Hannifin, Ltd.
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Amputations — 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.
Context
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