Entwistle Metal Fabricating, Inc.
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Amputations — MC FARLAND, WISCONSIN
| Employer | Entwistle Metal Fabricating, Inc. | Report ID | 20191213143 |
| Address | 4411 Triangle Street | City, State ZIP | MC FARLAND, WISCONSIN 53558 |
| Event Date | December 23, 2019 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation | Source of Injury | Brake presses |
| Industry (NAICS) | 332322 | Inspection # | 1453454 |
| GPS Coordinates | 43.03000, -89.29000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was bending metal on a 3-foot press brake. The employee's finger was caught between the metal and the press brake die, causing an amputation of the right index finger.
Incident Summary
On December 23, 2019, a worker at Entwistle Metal Fabricating, Inc. in MC FARLAND, WISCONSIN suffered amputations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.. 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 amputation.
Context
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