Sprinkmann Sons Corporation
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Amputations — MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN
| Employer | Sprinkmann Sons Corporation | Report ID | 2023043807 |
| Address | 12100 Silver Spring Dr. | City, State ZIP | MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN 53225 |
| Event Date | April 28, 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 | Brake presses |
| Industry (NAICS) | 238310 | Inspection # | 1668946 |
| GPS Coordinates | 43.11000, -88.06000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was bending sheet metal on a brake press when their fingertip was caught in the point of operation, resulting in a fingertip amputation.
Incident Summary
On April 28, 2023, a worker at Sprinkmann Sons Corporation in MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation, with brake presses identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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