Wrico Stamping Company
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Amputations — MENOMONEE FALLS, WISCONSIN
| Employer | Wrico Stamping Company | Report ID | 2017109443 |
| Address | N50 W13471 Overview Drive | City, State ZIP | MENOMONEE FALLS, WISCONSIN 53051 |
| Event Date | October 2, 2017 | Outcome | Hospitalized, Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation | Source of Injury | Punch presses |
| Industry (NAICS) | 332116 | Inspection # | 1270013 |
| GPS Coordinates | 43.10000, -88.07000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee suffered a left index fingertip amputation while operating a punch press.
Incident Summary
On October 2, 2017, a worker at Wrico Stamping Company in MENOMONEE FALLS, WISCONSIN suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation, with punch presses identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized, amputation.
Context
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