Michels Corporation
Caught in running equipment or machinery, n.e.c. — Amputations — NEENAH, WISCONSIN
| Employer | Michels Corporation | Report ID | 2020054141 |
| Address | 1775 E. Shady Lane | City, State ZIP | NEENAH, WISCONSIN 54956 |
| Event Date | May 4, 2020 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Caught in running equipment or machinery, n.e.c. | Source of Injury | Material and personnel handling machinery, n.e.c. |
| Industry (NAICS) | 237110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 44.22000, -88.50000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was installing/winding a rope on a four-drum, motorized rope puller. The employee's right little finger was caught between the rope and the drum, and 1/2 inch was amputated from the tip of the finger.
Incident Summary
On May 4, 2020, a worker at Michels Corporation in NEENAH, WISCONSIN suffered amputations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.. The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery, n.e.c., with material and personnel handling machinery, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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