KCS International Inc.
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Amputations — OCONTO, WISCONSIN
| Employer | KCS International Inc. | Report ID | 2017054217 |
| Address | 205 Charles St. | City, State ZIP | OCONTO, WISCONSIN 54153 |
| Event Date | May 9, 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 | Shearing machines |
| Industry (NAICS) | 336612 | Inspection # | 1233204 |
| GPS Coordinates | 44.89000, -87.89000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was cutting metal pieces in a shear that is operated with a foot control. While he was leaning forward to adjust a piece with his hand, his foot pushed down on the foot control and activated the shear, which then amputated his right middle fingertip.
Incident Summary
On May 9, 2017, a worker at KCS International Inc. in OCONTO, 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 shearing machines identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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