Premier Aluminum, LLC
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Crushing injuries — RACINE, WISCONSIN
| Employer | Premier Aluminum, LLC | Report ID | 2016087075 |
| Address | 3633 South Memorial Drive | City, State ZIP | RACINE, WISCONSIN 53403 |
| Event Date | August 1, 2016 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Crushing injuries | Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation | Source of Injury | Casting machinery |
| Industry (NAICS) | 331521 | Inspection # | 1166834 |
| GPS Coordinates | 42.69000, -87.79000 | ||
Incident Narrative
On or about August 1, 2016, an employee's left hand was smashed while setting a die into a tilt pour machine, crushing four fingers.
Incident Summary
On August 1, 2016, a worker at Premier Aluminum, LLC in RACINE, WISCONSIN suffered crushing injuries to the finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.. The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation, with casting machinery identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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