Cooper Power Systems
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Amputations — WAUKESHA, WISCONSIN
| Employer | Cooper Power Systems | Report ID | 20201211709 |
| Address | 2300 Badger Drive | City, State ZIP | WAUKESHA, WISCONSIN 53188 |
| Event Date | December 15, 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 | Shearing machines |
| Industry (NAICS) | 335311 | Inspection # | 1507514 |
| GPS Coordinates | 42.99000, -88.26000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was cutting insulation paper. The shear activated and amputated the employee's left middle fingertip.
Incident Summary
On December 15, 2020, a worker at Cooper Power Systems in WAUKESHA, WISCONSIN suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation, with shearing machines identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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