Crucible Metal Solutions, Inc.
Struck by falling part of powered vehicle still attached — Amputations — MENASHA, WISCONSIN
| Employer | Crucible Metal Solutions, Inc. | Report ID | 2023031919 |
| Address | 990 Valley Road | City, State ZIP | MENASHA, WISCONSIN 54952 |
| Event Date | March 1, 2023 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Struck by falling part of powered vehicle still attached | Source of Injury | Forklift, order picker, platform truck-powered |
| Industry (NAICS) | 331523 | Inspection # | 1656137 |
| GPS Coordinates | 44.23000, -88.43000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was assisting contractors with removing components from a machine. The employee had their right hand resting on the adjustable jib boom attachment of a forklift. A contractor pulled the adjustment pin and the boom slid down, pinching the employee's ring finger and resulting in an amputation at the first knuckle.
Incident Summary
On March 1, 2023, a worker at Crucible Metal Solutions, Inc. in MENASHA, WISCONSIN suffered amputations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.. The incident was classified as struck by falling part of powered vehicle still attached, with forklift, order picker, platform truck-powered identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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