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Alto-Shaam, Inc.

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

AMPUTATION — Worker suffered amputation at Alto-Shaam, Inc. in MENOMONEE FALLS, WISCONSIN
Employer Alto-Shaam, Inc. Report ID 2017032574
Address W164 N9221 Water Street City, State ZIP MENOMONEE FALLS, WISCONSIN 53051
Event Date March 21, 2017 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 Brake presses
Industry (NAICS) 333319 Inspection # 1220735
GPS Coordinates 43.18000, -88.11000

Incident Narrative

An employee was operating a press brake and amputated their left ring finger.

Incident Summary

On March 21, 2017, a worker at Alto-Shaam, Inc. in MENOMONEE FALLS, 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 hospitalized, amputation.

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