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Kapco Metal Stamping

Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Amputations — GRAFTON, WISCONSIN

AMPUTATION — Worker suffered amputation at Kapco Metal Stamping in GRAFTON, WISCONSIN
Employer Kapco Metal Stamping Report ID 20181212831
Address 1000 Badger Circle City, State ZIP GRAFTON, WISCONSIN 53024
Event Date December 14, 2018 Outcome Hospitalized, 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) 332119 Inspection # 1367532
GPS Coordinates 43.32000, -87.93000

Incident Narrative

While operating a brake press, an employee's left middle finger was caught between the part and the side of the die resulting in a fingertip amputation.

Incident Summary

On December 14, 2018, a worker at Kapco Metal Stamping in GRAFTON, 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 hospitalized, amputation.

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