Grebes' Bakeries, Inc.
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Amputations — WEST ALLIS, WISCONSIN
| Employer | Grebes' Bakeries, Inc. | Report ID | 2016087525 |
| Address | 5132 West Lincoln Avenue | City, State ZIP | WEST ALLIS, WISCONSIN 53219 |
| Event Date | August 11, 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 | Food slicers |
| Industry (NAICS) | 311812 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 43.00000, -87.97000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was operating a bread molder/slicer machine. His right index finger was caught in the machine, amputating his right fingertip above the fingernail.
Incident Summary
On August 11, 2016, a worker at Grebes' Bakeries, Inc. in WEST ALLIS, WISCONSIN suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation, with food slicers identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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