Titletown Manufacturing
Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker — Amputations — GREEN BAY, WISCONSIN
| Employer | Titletown Manufacturing | Report ID | 2023109677 |
| Address | 817 Marquis Way | City, State ZIP | GREEN BAY, WISCONSIN 54304 |
| Event Date | October 19, 2023 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Nose, except internal location of diseases or disorders |
| Event Type | Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker | Source of Injury | Wrenches-nonpowered |
| Secondary Source | Striking and nailing handtools-nonpowered, unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 332710 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 44.46000, -88.08000 | ||
Incident Narrative
On October 19, 2023, two employees were trying to loosen a stuck lug nut on a tire rim. The injured employee was holding onto the wrench while the other employee hit it with a hammer. When the wrench was hit, it came loose and struck the injured employee, causing a broken nose requiring amputation.
Incident Summary
On October 19, 2023, a worker at Titletown Manufacturing in GREEN BAY, WISCONSIN suffered amputations to the nose, except internal location of diseases or disorders. The incident was classified as injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker, with wrenches-nonpowered identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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