Waupaca Foundry Inc
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Amputations — MARINETTE, WISCONSIN
| Employer | Waupaca Foundry Inc | Report ID | 2018043478 |
| Address | 805 Ogden Street | City, State ZIP | MARINETTE, WISCONSIN 54143 |
| Event Date | April 11, 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 | Grinders, abraders |
| Secondary Source | Belts, gloves, neckties, scarves | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 331511 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 45.09000, -87.59000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee placed a casting on a fixture in preparation to start grinding. The employee's glove was caught on the casting flash as the part was being rotated, pulling the employee's fingers into the grinder wheel. The employee suffered fingertip amputations and lacerations.
Incident Summary
On April 11, 2018, a worker at Waupaca Foundry Inc in MARINETTE, WISCONSIN suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation, with grinders, abraders identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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