Super Steel LLC
Caught in running equipment or machinery, unspecified — Amputations — MEQUON, WISCONSIN
| Employer | Super Steel LLC | Report ID | 2022087154 |
| Address | 10910 North Industrial Drive | City, State ZIP | MEQUON, WISCONSIN 53092 |
| Event Date | August 12, 2022 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Caught in running equipment or machinery, unspecified | Source of Injury | Brake presses |
| Industry (NAICS) | 332312 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 43.21000, -87.98000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was setting up a brake press when the press amputated their fingertip.
Incident Summary
On August 12, 2022, a worker at Super Steel LLC in MEQUON, WISCONSIN suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery, unspecified, with brake presses identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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