Ahlstrom-Munkjso Specialty Solutions LLC
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Amputations — DE PERE, WISCONSIN
| Employer | Ahlstrom-Munkjso Specialty Solutions LLC | Report ID | 2023032562 |
| Address | 200 Main Avenue | City, State ZIP | DE PERE, WISCONSIN 54115 |
| Event Date | March 22, 2023 | Outcome | Hospitalized, Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation | Source of Injury | Winders, unwinders |
| Industry (NAICS) | 322121 | Inspection # | 1659611 |
| GPS Coordinates | 44.44000, -88.07000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was loading a roll into the chucks of the unwinder. As the employee went to move the pendant cord out of the way, the pendant closed on his left hand, resulting in a left middle finger amputation at the first knuckle.
Incident Summary
On March 22, 2023, a worker at Ahlstrom-Munkjso Specialty Solutions LLC in DE PERE, WISCONSIN suffered amputations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.. The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation, with winders, unwinders identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized, amputation.
Context
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