MMP of Merrill, Inc.
Struck by running powered equipment during maintenance, cleaning, testing — Amputations, avulsions, enucleations unspecified — MERRILL, WISCONSIN
| Employer | MMP of Merrill, Inc. | Report ID | 20241110469 |
| Address | 905 South State Street | City, State ZIP | MERRILL, WISCONSIN 54452 |
| Event Date | November 9, 2024 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations, avulsions, enucleations unspecified | Body Part | Finger or thumb tip(s), nail(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by running powered equipment during maintenance, cleaning, testing | Source of Injury | Welding machinery |
| Secondary Source | Secondary source not applicable | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 332116 | Inspection # | 1787881 |
| GPS Coordinates | 45.16000, -89.70000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was clearing a jam in the spot welder when the machine activated and crushed their right thumb, resulting in amputation of the thumb tip.
Incident Summary
On November 9, 2024, a worker at MMP of Merrill, Inc. in MERRILL, WISCONSIN suffered amputations, avulsions, enucleations unspecified to the finger or thumb tip(s), nail(s). The incident was classified as struck by running powered equipment during maintenance, cleaning, testing, with welding machinery identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
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