Dean Distributing, Inc.

Caught, entangled in running powered equipment normal operation — Amputations involving bone loss — GREEN BAY, WISCONSIN

AMPUTATION — Worker suffered amputation at Dean Distributing, Inc. in 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.

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