Quad/Graphics, Inc.
Caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning — Amputations — WEST ALLIS, WISCONSIN
| Employer | Quad/Graphics, Inc. | Report ID | 2019066319 |
| Address | 555 S. 108th Street | City, State ZIP | WEST ALLIS, WISCONSIN 53214 |
| Event Date | June 24, 2019 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning | Source of Injury | Conveyors-chain |
| Secondary Source | Brooms, mops, and other cleaning tools | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 323111 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 43.02000, -88.05000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was troubleshooting a noise on a conveyor. Noticing some oil dripping off the chain as it ran, he reached to stop the machine; the chain caught the rag he was using and pulled his left ring finger into the chain, causing the amputation of the fingertip.
Incident Summary
On June 24, 2019, a worker at Quad/Graphics, Inc. in WEST ALLIS, WISCONSIN suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning, with conveyors-chain identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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