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HM Graphics, LLC

Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Amputations — WEST ALLIS, WISCONSIN

AMPUTATION — Worker suffered amputation at HM Graphics, LLC in WEST ALLIS, WISCONSIN
Employer HM Graphics, LLC Report ID 2020098798
Address 7840 West Hicks Street City, State ZIP WEST ALLIS, WISCONSIN 53219
Event Date September 16, 2020 Outcome Hospitalized, Amputation
Nature of Injury Amputations Body Part Fingertip(s)
Event Type Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation Source of Injury Special process machinery, unspecified
Secondary Source Belts, gloves, neckties, scarves
Industry (NAICS) 323111 Inspection # —
GPS Coordinates 43.00000, -88.01000

Incident Narrative

An employee was adjusting a stitcher machine when their gloves were caught in a gear and chain. The employee's fingertip was amputated.

Incident Summary

On September 16, 2020, a worker at HM Graphics, LLC in WEST ALLIS, WISCONSIN suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation, with special process machinery, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized, amputation.

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