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Loparex, LLC

Struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified — Amputations — HAMMOND, WISCONSIN

AMPUTATION — Worker suffered amputation at Loparex, LLC in HAMMOND, WISCONSIN
Employer Loparex, LLC Report ID 2023087281
Address 1740 Ridgeway Street City, State ZIP HAMMOND, WISCONSIN 54015
Event Date August 10, 2023 Outcome Amputation
Nature of Injury Amputations Body Part Fingertip(s)
Event Type Struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified Source of Injury Motors other than vehicle
Industry (NAICS) 322221 Inspection # —
GPS Coordinates 44.96000, -92.43000

Incident Narrative

On August 10, 2023, at approximately 6:45 PM, a maintenance employee was replacing a cover on an electric motor when the motor assembly dropped to the floor, crushing the employee's right little finger and amputating the fingertip.

Incident Summary

On August 10, 2023, a worker at Loparex, LLC in HAMMOND, WISCONSIN suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified, with motors other than vehicle identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.

Context

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