Atlas Metal Parts Co
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Amputations — WAUKESHA, WISCONSIN
| Employer | Atlas Metal Parts Co | Report ID | 2022086938 |
| Address | 1342 Pearl Street | City, State ZIP | WAUKESHA, WISCONSIN 53186 |
| Event Date | August 6, 2022 | Outcome | Hospitalized, 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 | Drills-stationary |
| Secondary Source | Belts, gloves, neckties, scarves | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 332999 | Inspection # | 1614232 |
| GPS Coordinates | 43.00000, -88.20000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was operating a drill press when their gloves were caught in the machine, resulting in a thumb amputation.
Incident Summary
On August 6, 2022, a worker at Atlas Metal Parts Co in WAUKESHA, 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 drills-stationary identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized, amputation.
Context
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