GKN Sinter Metals, LLC.
Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. — Amputations — GERMANTOWN, WISCONSIN
| Employer | GKN Sinter Metals, LLC. | Report ID | 2018033086 |
| Address | N117W18880 Fulton Dr. | City, State ZIP | GERMANTOWN, WISCONSIN 53022 |
| Event Date | March 30, 2018 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. | Source of Injury | Parts and materials, unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Jacks | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 331110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 43.23000, -88.14000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was removing a 66-pound slug out of a machine. The employee had a jack under the slug and was attempting to put a washer on when the jack slipped, causing the slug to fall and hit the employee's right middle finger. The employee's fingertip was amputated.
Incident Summary
On March 30, 2018, a worker at GKN Sinter Metals, LLC. in GERMANTOWN, WISCONSIN suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c., with parts and materials, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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