Cornell Communications, Inc.
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Amputations — MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN
| Employer | Cornell Communications, Inc. | Report ID | 2018077750 |
| Address | 7915 N. 81st St. | City, State ZIP | MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN 53233 |
| Event Date | July 30, 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 | Shearing machines |
| Industry (NAICS) | 517911 | Inspection # | 1337318 |
| GPS Coordinates | 43.16000, -88.01000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was using a shearer, which cut off the tip of his finger at the first joint.
Incident Summary
On July 30, 2018, a worker at Cornell Communications, Inc. in MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation, with shearing machines identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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