Rust-Oleum Corporation
Caught or wedged between objects nonrunning — Amputations involving bone loss — PLEASANT PRAIRIE, WISCONSIN
| Employer | Rust-Oleum Corporation | Report ID | 2024053803 |
| Address | 8105 95TH STREET | City, State ZIP | PLEASANT PRAIRIE, WISCONSIN 53158 |
| Event Date | May 1, 2024 | Outcome | Hospitalized, Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations involving bone loss | Body Part | Other finger(s) n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Caught or wedged between objects nonrunning | Source of Injury | Bottling, canning, filling machinery |
| Secondary Source | Springs, coils | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 325998 | Inspection # | 1745439 |
| GPS Coordinates | 42.53000, -87.90000 | ||
Incident Narrative
A maintenance employee was troubleshooting a spray can fill process when a spring with stored energy released, pinching their right index finger and resulting in an amputation of the finger to the second knuckle. The machine was deenergized.
Incident Summary
On May 1, 2024, a worker at Rust-Oleum Corporation in PLEASANT PRAIRIE, WISCONSIN suffered amputations involving bone loss to the other finger(s) n.e.c.. The incident was classified as caught or wedged between objects nonrunning, with bottling, canning, filling machinery identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized, amputation.
Context
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