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Loparex, LLC

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

AMPUTATION — Worker suffered amputation at Loparex, LLC in HAMMOND, WISCONSIN
Employer Loparex, LLC Report ID 20211110082
Address 1740 Ridgeway Street City, State ZIP HAMMOND, WISCONSIN 54015
Event Date November 22, 2021 Outcome Amputation
Nature of Injury Amputations Body Part Finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.
Event Type Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation Source of Injury Machinery, unspecified
Industry (NAICS) 322221 Inspection # 1566322
GPS Coordinates 44.96000, -92.43000

Incident Narrative

On November 22, 2021, an employee was tightening a bit in a milling chuck. The machine activated and amputated the employee's right ring finger above the last knuckle.

Incident Summary

On November 22, 2021, a worker at Loparex, LLC in HAMMOND, WISCONSIN suffered amputations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.. The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation, with machinery, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.

Context

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