Krueger Bearings, Inc.
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Amputations — MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN
| Employer | Krueger Bearings, Inc. | Report ID | 2015118273 |
| Address | 8811 West Dean Road | City, State ZIP | MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN 53224 |
| Event Date | November 3, 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 | Cranes-gantry, overhead, monorail, container |
| Industry (NAICS) | 332991 | Inspection # | 1108909 |
| GPS Coordinates | 43.16000, -88.01000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was operating an overhead crane with the right hand and supporting the part being lifted with the left hand. The employee's left ring fingertip was pinched between the part and the crane while hoisting resulting in the amputation of the fingertip.
Incident Summary
On November 3, 2015, a worker at Krueger Bearings, Inc. in MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation, with cranes-gantry, overhead, monorail, container identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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