Professional Fabrications Inc.
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Amputations — DENMARK, WISCONSIN
| Employer | Professional Fabrications Inc. | Report ID | 2018043190 |
| Address | 550 Woodrow Street | City, State ZIP | DENMARK, WISCONSIN 54208 |
| Event Date | April 3, 2018 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation | Source of Injury | Brake presses |
| Industry (NAICS) | 332322 | Inspection # | 1307915 |
| GPS Coordinates | 44.35000, -87.83000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was forming parts with a press brake when his left hand slipped on a part. His left index finger was then pinched between the tool and the v-die, resulting in a fingertip amputation.
Incident Summary
On April 3, 2018, a worker at Professional Fabrications Inc. in DENMARK, WISCONSIN suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation, with brake presses identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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