Struck by running powered equipment during maintenance, cleaning, testing · Amputations involving bone loss
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Seda North America, 12501 Globe Drive, MOUNT PLEASANT, WISCONSIN 53177
on — Amputations involving bone loss, affecting the Finger or thumb tip(s), nail(s).
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Final narrative
On May 29, 2025, an employee was working at a blanker, putting tape on the male punch of the die to avoid jams and allow the blanks to be pushed out onto the cart. While conducting this operation, the machine actuated, resulting in injuries to four fingers on the employee's left hand. He sustained amputations of the index finger at the end of the nail, the middle finger at the top of the joint, the ring finger near the bottom of the joint, and the little finger near the bottom joint. The machine was not guarded at the time.
HospitalizedAmputation Finger or thumb tip(s), nail(s) Stamping machinery, presses except printing
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