Silvan Industries Inc.
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Amputations — MARINETTE, WISCONSIN
| Employer | Silvan Industries Inc. | Report ID | 2015118769 |
| Address | 2121 Cleveland Ave. | City, State ZIP | MARINETTE, WISCONSIN 54143 |
| Event Date | November 19, 2015 | Outcome | Hospitalized, Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation | Source of Injury | Drills-stationary |
| Secondary Source | Belts, gloves, neckties, scarves | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 332420 | Inspection # | 1109920 |
| GPS Coordinates | 45.08000, -87.63000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee suffered a finger amputation after their gloved hand was entangled in a rotating drill bit.
Incident Summary
On November 19, 2015, a worker at Silvan Industries Inc. in MARINETTE, WISCONSIN suffered amputations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.. The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation, with drills-stationary identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized, amputation.
Context
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