Hamilton Laboratory Solutions

Struck against moving part of machinery or equipment — Amputations — MANITOWOC, WISCONSIN

AMPUTATION — Worker suffered amputation at Hamilton Laboratory Solutions in MANITOWOC, WISCONSIN
Employer Hamilton Laboratory Solutions Report ID 2023098660
Address 825 East Albert Drive City, State ZIP MANITOWOC, WISCONSIN 54220
Event Date September 19, 2023 Outcome Amputation
Nature of Injury Amputations Body Part Finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.
Event Type Struck against moving part of machinery or equipment Source of Injury Band saws
Industry (NAICS) 337127 Inspection # 1701798
GPS Coordinates 44.12000, -87.63000

Incident Narrative

On September 19, 2023, an employee was checking a wire brush that removes material from a band saw when his hand contacted the blade. The middle finger was amputated just below the fingernail.

Incident Summary

On September 19, 2023, a worker at Hamilton Laboratory Solutions in MANITOWOC, WISCONSIN suffered amputations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.. The incident was classified as struck against moving part of machinery or equipment, with band saws identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.

Context

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