Curt Manufacturing, LLC.

Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Amputations — EAU CLAIRE, WISCONSIN

AMPUTATION — Worker suffered amputation at Curt Manufacturing, LLC. in EAU CLAIRE, WISCONSIN
Employer Curt Manufacturing, LLC. Report ID 2020055009
Address 6208 INDUSTRIAL DRIVE City, State ZIP EAU CLAIRE, WISCONSIN 54701
Event Date May 30, 2020 Outcome Amputation
Nature of Injury Amputations Body Part Fingertip(s)
Event Type Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation Source of Injury Brake presses
Industry (NAICS) 336999 Inspection # 1478512
GPS Coordinates 44.75000, -91.47000

Incident Narrative

On May 30, 2020, an employee was bending parts on a press brake. The employee's left index finger was caught between a part and the bottom of the die. The finger was pinched, leading to the amputation of the fingertip.

Incident Summary

On May 30, 2020, a worker at Curt Manufacturing, LLC. in EAU CLAIRE, WISCONSIN suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). 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.

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