Pierce Manufacturing Inc.
Struck by object or equipment dropped by injured worker — Amputations — APPLETON, WISCONSIN
| Employer | Pierce Manufacturing Inc. | Report ID | 2019066316 |
| Address | 2600 American Drive | City, State ZIP | APPLETON, WISCONSIN 54914 |
| Event Date | June 24, 2019 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by object or equipment dropped by injured worker | Source of Injury | Boxes, crates, cartons |
| Industry (NAICS) | 336211 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 44.24000, -88.46000 | ||
Incident Narrative
On June 24, 2019, at 1:20 p.m., an employee and coworker were attempting to install a transverse compartment box weighing approximately 60 pounds in the back of a cab when the box slipped out of the employee's hand. The employee's left index finger was then pinched between the box and the wall of the cab, resulting in a fingertip amputation.
Incident Summary
On June 24, 2019, a worker at Pierce Manufacturing Inc. in APPLETON, WISCONSIN suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as struck by object or equipment dropped by injured worker, with boxes, crates, cartons identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
OSHA has recorded 425 severe injury reports involving "Struck by object or equipment dropped by injured worker" incidents in our database. Browse all Struck by object or equipment dropped by injured worker injuries.
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