Trulite Glass & Aluminum Solutions
Struck by object or equipment dropped by injured worker — Amputations — NEW BERLIN, WISCONSIN
| Employer | Trulite Glass & Aluminum Solutions | Report ID | 2020087349 |
| Address | 5700. S Moorland Rd. | City, State ZIP | NEW BERLIN, WISCONSIN 53151 |
| Event Date | August 4, 2020 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Struck by object or equipment dropped by injured worker | Source of Injury | Reels, rolls, spools, coils, cones |
| Industry (NAICS) | 327211 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 42.94000, -88.10000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was lifting a large roll. The roll released and dropped on his right little finger, resulting in an amputation.
Incident Summary
On August 4, 2020, a worker at Trulite Glass & Aluminum Solutions in NEW BERLIN, WISCONSIN suffered amputations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.. The incident was classified as struck by object or equipment dropped by injured worker, with reels, rolls, spools, coils, cones identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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