Seljan Tool Co., Inc.
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Avulsions, enucleations — LAKE MILLS, WISCONSIN
| Employer | Seljan Tool Co., Inc. | Report ID | 2022097947 |
| Address | 100 South CP Avenue | City, State ZIP | LAKE MILLS, WISCONSIN 53551 |
| Event Date | September 7, 2022 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Avulsions, enucleations | Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation | Source of Injury | Bending, rolling, shaping machinery, n.e.c. |
| Secondary Source | Belts, gloves, neckties, scarves | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 332116 | Inspection # | 1622237 |
| GPS Coordinates | 43.07000, -88.89000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was feeding metal intro a straightening machine when his glove was caught in the rollers. His right index and middle fingers were degloved.
Incident Summary
On September 7, 2022, a worker at Seljan Tool Co., Inc. in LAKE MILLS, WISCONSIN suffered avulsions, enucleations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.. The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation, with bending, rolling, shaping machinery, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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