Kaysun Corporation
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Amputations — MANITOWOC, WISCONSIN
| Employer | Kaysun Corporation | Report ID | 2019054424 |
| Address | 5500 West Drive | City, State ZIP | MANITOWOC, WISCONSIN 54220 |
| Event Date | May 1, 2019 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation | Source of Injury | Metal, woodworking, and special material machinery, n.e.c. |
| Industry (NAICS) | 326199 | Inspection # | 1399196 |
| GPS Coordinates | 44.07000, -87.72000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was removing a bearing from a bearing loader. The bearing loader cylinder cycled when the extra bearing was removed resulting in a left middle fingertip amputation.
Incident Summary
On May 1, 2019, a worker at Kaysun Corporation in MANITOWOC, WISCONSIN suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation, with metal, woodworking, and special material machinery, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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