Seljan Tool Co., Inc.

Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Avulsions, enucleations — LAKE MILLS, WISCONSIN

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Seljan Tool Co., Inc. in 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.

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