Press Color, Inc.

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

AMPUTATION — Worker suffered amputation at Press Color, Inc. in GLENDALE, WISCONSIN
Employer Press Color, Inc. Report ID 2017032028
Address 2315 West Camden Road City, State ZIP GLENDALE, WISCONSIN 53209
Event Date March 3, 2017 Outcome 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 Brake presses
Industry (NAICS) 325910 Inspection # 1217442
GPS Coordinates 43.12000, -87.94000

Incident Narrative

An employee amputated fingers on his left hand while using the 12-ton pneumatic brake press to attach a blanket to a U-shaped bar.

Incident Summary

On March 3, 2017, a worker at Press Color, Inc. in GLENDALE, 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 brake presses identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.

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