Wisconsin Metal Fab., LLC
Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment — Amputations — CHIPPEWA FALLS, WISCONSIN
| Employer | Wisconsin Metal Fab., LLC | Report ID | 2021075741 |
| Address | 1875 Olson Drive | City, State ZIP | CHIPPEWA FALLS, WISCONSIN 54729 |
| Event Date | July 13, 2021 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment | Source of Injury | Parts and materials, unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Parts and materials, unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 332322 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 44.93000, -91.35000 | ||
Incident Narrative
On July 13, 2021, an employee was moving two 90 lbs. parts and pinched his left middle finger between the two parts resulting in a fingertip amputation.
Incident Summary
On July 13, 2021, a worker at Wisconsin Metal Fab., LLC in CHIPPEWA FALLS, WISCONSIN suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment, with parts and materials, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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