Michels Corporation
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Amputations — NEW BERLIN, WISCONSIN
| Employer | Michels Corporation | Report ID | 2015118309 |
| Address | 16500 West Rogers Drive | City, State ZIP | NEW BERLIN, WISCONSIN 53151 |
| Event Date | November 4, 2015 | Outcome | Hospitalized, Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Hand(s), n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation | Source of Injury | Pumps |
| Industry (NAICS) | 237110 | Inspection # | 1103994 |
| GPS Coordinates | 43.00000, -88.12000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee working with a grout pump got his hand caught in the pump resulting in the amputation of his right hand.
Incident Summary
On November 4, 2015, a worker at Michels Corporation in NEW BERLIN, WISCONSIN suffered amputations to the hand(s), n.e.c.. The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation, with pumps identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized, amputation.
Context
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