Precision Paper Converters, LLC
Caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning — Amputations — KAUKAUNA, WISCONSIN
| Employer | Precision Paper Converters, LLC | Report ID | 2018021486 |
| Address | 2600 Northridge Dr. | City, State ZIP | KAUKAUNA, WISCONSIN 54130 |
| Event Date | February 13, 2018 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning | Source of Injury | Paper production machinery, unspecified |
| Industry (NAICS) | 322291 | Inspection # | 1296112 |
| GPS Coordinates | 44.30000, -88.25000 | ||
Incident Narrative
On February 13, 2018, an employee was clearing a jam on a facial tissue converting machine and suffered a partial amputation of the left index fingertip. The machine was guarded at the time.
Incident Summary
On February 13, 2018, a worker at Precision Paper Converters, LLC in KAUKAUNA, WISCONSIN suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning, with paper production machinery, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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