Paper Converting Machine Company

Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Amputations — GREEN BAY, WISCONSIN

AMPUTATION — Worker suffered amputation at Paper Converting Machine Company in 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.

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