Generac Power Systems
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Amputations — OSHKOSH, WISCONSIN
| Employer | Generac Power Systems | Report ID | 2022064748 |
| Address | 3815 Oregon St. | City, State ZIP | OSHKOSH, WISCONSIN 54902 |
| Event Date | June 2, 2022 | 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) | 335312 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 43.96000, -88.54000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was loading material into a shear press. The employee's left middle finger was caught between the clamp and the material, and the fingertip was partially amputated.
Incident Summary
On June 2, 2022, a worker at Generac Power Systems in OSHKOSH, 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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