Wisconsin Aluminum Foundry Co., Inc.
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Amputations — MANITOWOC, WISCONSIN
| Employer | Wisconsin Aluminum Foundry Co., Inc. | Report ID | 2020054775 |
| Address | 838 S. 16th Street | City, State ZIP | MANITOWOC, WISCONSIN 54220 |
| Event Date | May 22, 2020 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation | Source of Injury | Presses, except printing, n.e.c. |
| Industry (NAICS) | 331528 | Inspection # | 1477986 |
| GPS Coordinates | 44.09000, -87.66000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was helping operate a hydraulic mold press. The press engaged, crushing the employee's left index fingertip. The employee suffered an amputation to the finger.
Incident Summary
On May 22, 2020, a worker at Wisconsin Aluminum Foundry Co., Inc. in MANITOWOC, WISCONSIN suffered amputations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation, with presses, except printing, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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