Volrath, Incorporated
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Amputations — MENOMONEE FALLS, WISCONSIN
| Employer | Volrath, Incorporated | Report ID | 2016021592 |
| Address | W140 N8700 Lilly Road | City, State ZIP | MENOMONEE FALLS, WISCONSIN 53052 |
| Event Date | February 20, 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 | Presses, except printing, unspecified |
| Industry (NAICS) | 332710 | Inspection # | 1130654 |
| GPS Coordinates | 43.17000, -88.11000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee's left middle fingertip was amputated while reaching for a part on a press.
Incident Summary
On February 20, 2016, a worker at Volrath, Incorporated in MENOMONEE FALLS, WISCONSIN suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation, with presses, except printing, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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