G. D. Roberts & Co., Inc.
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Amputations — COLUMBUS, WISCONSIN
| Employer | G. D. Roberts & Co., Inc. | Report ID | 2023054472 |
| Address | 100 Continental Dr. | City, State ZIP | COLUMBUS, WISCONSIN 53925 |
| Event Date | May 19, 2023 | Outcome | 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 | Brake presses |
| Industry (NAICS) | 332322 | Inspection # | 1673337 |
| GPS Coordinates | 43.34000, -89.02000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was bending sheet metal using a hydraulic brake press when their fingers were pinched between the stock and ram. Their left middle finger was amputated.
Incident Summary
On May 19, 2023, a worker at G. D. Roberts & Co., Inc. in COLUMBUS, 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 brake presses identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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