Paper Converting Machine Company
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Amputations — GREEN BAY, WISCONSIN
| Employer | Paper Converting Machine Company | Report ID | 2016054093 |
| Address | 2300 S. Ashland Ave. | City, State ZIP | GREEN BAY, WISCONSIN 54304 |
| Event Date | May 12, 2016 | Outcome | 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 |
| Industry (NAICS) | 333243 | Inspection # | 1148190 |
| GPS Coordinates | 44.48000, -88.05000 | ||
Incident Narrative
On May 12, 2016, an employee was operating a drill press to perform a polishing operation when his hand became caught between drill press and the part he was polishing, amputating his middle and ring fingers. He was wearing cut-resistant gloves at the time of the incident.
Incident Summary
On May 12, 2016, a worker at Paper Converting Machine Company in GREEN BAY, 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 amputation.
Context
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