Iris USA, Inc
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Amputations — PLEASANT PRAIRIE, WISCONSIN
| Employer | Iris USA, Inc | Report ID | 2020099079 |
| Address | 11111 80th Ave. | City, State ZIP | PLEASANT PRAIRIE, WISCONSIN 53158 |
| Event Date | September 24, 2020 | Outcome | Hospitalized, 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 | Conveyors-screw, auger |
| Industry (NAICS) | 424130 | Inspection # | 1495467 |
| GPS Coordinates | 42.51000, -87.90000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee's finger was caught by a material feeder's screw conveyor, causing a partial amputation.
Incident Summary
On September 24, 2020, a worker at Iris USA, Inc in PLEASANT PRAIRIE, 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 conveyors-screw, auger identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized, amputation.
Context
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