Oshkosh Defense LLC
Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker — Amputations — OSHKOSH, WISCONSIN
| Employer | Oshkosh Defense LLC | Report ID | 2020032871 |
| Address | 333 W. 29th St. | City, State ZIP | OSHKOSH, WISCONSIN 54902 |
| Event Date | March 30, 2020 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker | Source of Injury | Turning handtools-powered, n.e.c. |
| Industry (NAICS) | 336120 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 43.98000, -88.54000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was using a tool to tighten lug nuts on a truck. The tool's reaction bar rotated counterclockwise, pinching the employee's left index finger against the truck wheel. The finger was partially amputated.
Incident Summary
On March 30, 2020, a worker at Oshkosh Defense LLC in OSHKOSH, WISCONSIN suffered amputations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker, with turning handtools-powered, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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