Eaton Cooper Power Systems
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Amputations — WAUKESHA, WISCONSIN
| Employer | Eaton Cooper Power Systems | Report ID | 2023032194 |
| Address | 1319 Lincoln Avenue | City, State ZIP | WAUKESHA, WISCONSIN 53186 |
| Event Date | March 9, 2023 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation | Source of Injury | Shearing machines |
| Industry (NAICS) | 335999 | Inspection # | 1656573 |
| GPS Coordinates | 43.00000, -88.20000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was cutting copper wire with a shear when they sustained an amputation to their right ring fingertip.
Incident Summary
On March 9, 2023, a worker at Eaton Cooper Power Systems in WAUKESHA, WISCONSIN suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation, with shearing machines identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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