Dean Distributing, Inc.
Caught, entangled in running powered equipment normal operation — Amputations involving bone loss — GREEN BAY, WISCONSIN
| Employer | Dean Distributing, Inc. | Report ID | 20241211297 |
| Address | 1215 Ontario Rd. | City, State ZIP | GREEN BAY, WISCONSIN 54311 |
| Event Date | December 7, 2024 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations involving bone loss | Body Part | Other finger(s) n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Caught, entangled in running powered equipment normal operation | Source of Injury | Forklift, order picker, platform truck powered |
| Secondary Source | Secondary source not applicable | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 424810 | Inspection # | 1793082 |
| GPS Coordinates | 44.47000, -87.92000 | ||
Incident Narrative
On December 7, 2024, an employee was standing on a forklift when their body moved the lever for the mast. Their right hand was caught by the mast, resulting in a finger amputation at the distal joint.
Incident Summary
On December 7, 2024, a worker at Dean Distributing, Inc. in GREEN BAY, WISCONSIN suffered amputations involving bone loss to the other finger(s) n.e.c.. The incident was classified as caught, entangled in running powered equipment normal operation, with forklift, order picker, platform truck powered identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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