Total Mechanical, Inc.
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Amputations — MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN
| Employer | Total Mechanical, Inc. | Report ID | 20181010324 |
| Address | 7100 West Calumet Road | City, State ZIP | MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN 53223 |
| Event Date | October 5, 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) | 238220 | Inspection # | 1352325 |
| GPS Coordinates | 43.15000, -87.99000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was using a shear to cut a piece of sheet metal. The employee's finger was pinched under the shear's hold-down; the tip was amputated.
Incident Summary
On October 5, 2018, a worker at Total Mechanical, 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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