Top Promotions, Inc.
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Amputations — MIDDLETON, WISCONSIN
| Employer | Top Promotions, Inc. | Report ID | 2018032499 |
| Address | 8831 South Greenview Drive | City, State ZIP | MIDDLETON, WISCONSIN 53562 |
| Event Date | March 13, 2018 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation | Source of Injury | Conveyors-belt |
| Industry (NAICS) | 323113 | Inspection # | 1303608 |
| GPS Coordinates | 43.09000, -89.54000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was removing shirts from a conveyor belt when the employee's left hand became caught between the conveyor belt and guard, resulting in a partial index finger amputation.
Incident Summary
On March 13, 2018, a worker at Top Promotions, Inc. in MIDDLETON, WISCONSIN suffered amputations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation, with conveyors-belt identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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