American Pasteurization Company, LLC
Struck by discharged object or substance — Amputations involving bone loss — MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN
| Employer | American Pasteurization Company, LLC | Report ID | 2024098442 |
| Address | 2880 N 112th St, Ste E | City, State ZIP | MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN 53222 |
| Event Date | September 11, 2024 | Outcome | Hospitalized, Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations involving bone loss | Body Part | Elbow(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by discharged object or substance | Source of Injury | Pressurized water blast |
| Secondary Source | Hydraulic and pressurized hoses, lines | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 311511 | Inspection # | 1776768 |
| GPS Coordinates | 43.07000, -88.05000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee turned on equipment to verify what needed to be fixed. A line blew open while the employee was standing near the machine, releasing water at 87,000 psi. The employee suffered blast cut injuries on their left arm, resulting in an amputation from the elbow down.
Incident Summary
On September 11, 2024, a worker at American Pasteurization Company, LLC in MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN suffered amputations involving bone loss to the elbow(s). The incident was classified as struck by discharged object or substance, with pressurized water blast identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized, amputation.
Context
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