Hygienic Fabrics and Filters, Inc.
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Amputations — SHEBOYGAN, WISCONSIN
| Employer | Hygienic Fabrics and Filters, Inc. | Report ID | 2016010578 |
| Address | 1301 Erie Ave. | City, State ZIP | SHEBOYGAN, WISCONSIN 53081 |
| Event Date | January 21, 2016 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation | Source of Injury | Band saws |
| Secondary Source | Belts, gloves, neckties, scarves | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 314999 | Inspection # | 1121231 |
| GPS Coordinates | 43.75000, -87.72000 | ||
Incident Narrative
While an employee was working on a band saw, the saw grabbed the employee's glove and pulled the left hand into a pinch point, amputating the index and middle fingertips.
Incident Summary
On January 21, 2016, a worker at Hygienic Fabrics and Filters, Inc. in SHEBOYGAN, WISCONSIN suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation, with band saws identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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