WireTech Fabricators, Inc.
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Amputations — STURGEON BAY, WISCONSIN
| Employer | WireTech Fabricators, Inc. | Report ID | 2016087328 |
| Address | 124 E. Leeward St. | City, State ZIP | STURGEON BAY, WISCONSIN 54235 |
| Event Date | August 8, 2016 | Outcome | Hospitalized, 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 | Presses, except printing, n.e.c. |
| Industry (NAICS) | 332618 | Inspection # | 1168859 |
| GPS Coordinates | 44.80000, -87.38000 | ||
Incident Narrative
While operating a wire press, an employee's left thumb was amputated by the press clamp.
Incident Summary
On August 8, 2016, a worker at WireTech Fabricators, Inc. in STURGEON 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 presses, except printing, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized, amputation.
Context
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