Grunau Company, Inc.
Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. — Amputations — MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN
| Employer | Grunau Company, Inc. | Report ID | 2017021235 |
| Address | 2500 W Oklahoma Ave | City, State ZIP | MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN 53215 |
| Event Date | February 8, 2017 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. | Source of Injury | Windows, openings |
| Industry (NAICS) | 238220 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 42.98000, -87.94000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was opening a window when it fell down and pinched the employee's right index finger between the metal sash and the bottom of the window, amputating the fingertip.
Incident Summary
On February 8, 2017, a worker at Grunau Company, Inc. in MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c., with windows, openings identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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