GERMANTOWN, WISCONSIN—
TCI, LLC.
Caught, entangled in running powered equipment normal operation · Fractures
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury at TCI, LLC., W132 N10611 Grant Dr, GERMANTOWN, WISCONSIN 53022 on — Fractures , affecting the Forearm(s).
Final narrative
An employee was being trained on a winding machine when his glove became stuck on tape. While freeing his glove, the machine was activated and started winding. His arm was pulled into the machine, resulting in a fractured left forearm.
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