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THORP EQUIPMENT, INC.

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

AMPUTATION — Worker suffered amputation at THORP EQUIPMENT, INC. in THORP, WISCONSIN
Employer THORP EQUIPMENT, INC. Report ID 2016109470
Address N14160 COUNTY RD. M City, State ZIP THORP, WISCONSIN 54771
Event Date October 7, 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 Brake presses
Industry (NAICS) 332312 Inspection # 1188252
GPS Coordinates 44.93000, -90.80000

Incident Narrative

On October 7, 2016, an employee was operating a press brake to bend metal material when the left index fingertip became caught between the material and the front of the machine. A small portion of the finger had to be surgically amputated.

Incident Summary

On October 7, 2016, a worker at THORP EQUIPMENT, INC. in THORP, WISCONSIN suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation, with brake presses identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.

Context

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