Neenah Enterprises Inc.
Struck by other falling object n.e.c. — Amputations, avulsions, enucleations unspecified — NEENAH, WISCONSIN
| Employer | Neenah Enterprises Inc. | Report ID | 2024021532 |
| Address | 2121 Brooks Ave | City, State ZIP | NEENAH, WISCONSIN 54956 |
| Event Date | February 19, 2024 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations, avulsions, enucleations unspecified | Body Part | Finger or thumb tip(s), nail(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by other falling object n.e.c. | Source of Injury | Manhole and cistern covers |
| Secondary Source | Hoists, lifts overhead, cable | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 331511 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 44.16000, -88.47000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was using a hydraulic hoist to lower a 200-pound manhole cover into a frame so a safety hinge could be installed. The lid became dislodged and fell from the hook, landing on the employee's fingertips. He suffered an amputation to the left middle fingertip, as well as an avulsion to the left ring fingertip.
Incident Summary
On February 19, 2024, a worker at Neenah Enterprises Inc. in NEENAH, WISCONSIN suffered amputations, avulsions, enucleations unspecified to the finger or thumb tip(s), nail(s). The incident was classified as struck by other falling object n.e.c., with manhole and cistern covers identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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