Miro Manufacturing
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Amputations — WAUKESHA, WISCONSIN
| Employer | Miro Manufacturing | Report ID | 2023065688 |
| Address | 920 S Prairie Avenue | City, State ZIP | WAUKESHA, WISCONSIN 53186 |
| Event Date | June 26, 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 # | 1679754 |
| GPS Coordinates | 42.99000, -88.24000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was using a brake press to bend a part. The part moved and caught the employee's hand, pulling it into the gap between the part and the machine. The employee's right middle finger was amputated.
Incident Summary
On June 26, 2023, a worker at Miro Manufacturing in WAUKESHA, 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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