Duo-Safety Ladder Corporation
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Amputations — OSHKOSH, WISCONSIN
| Employer | Duo-Safety Ladder Corporation | Report ID | 20190613340 |
| Address | 513 W. 9th Avenue | City, State ZIP | OSHKOSH, WISCONSIN 54903 |
| Event Date | June 28, 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 | Drills-stationary |
| Industry (NAICS) | 332999 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 44.01000, -88.55000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was using a drill press on a 3-inch by 3-inch square of aluminum. The drill bit caught the employee's right glove and amputated the tip of the employee's middle finger.
Incident Summary
On June 28, 2019, a worker at Duo-Safety Ladder Corporation in OSHKOSH, WISCONSIN suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation, with drills-stationary identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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