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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1570538.015 - Suominen Corp.
Inspection Information - Office: Appleton Area Office
Site Address:
Suominen Corp.
1330 Glory Road
Green Bay, WI 54304
Mailing Address:
1250 Glory Road, Green Bay, WI 54304
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 313230/Nonwoven Fabric Mills
Inspection Type: Referral
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 12/29/2021
Emphasis: N:Amputate
Case Closed: 04/15/2022
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Referral | 1844379 | Yes | |
| Inspection | 1571804 | Yes | |
| Inspection | 1570536 | Yes |
Investigation Summary
At 10:12 p.m. on December 18, 2021, an employee was removing the metal shaft from the core of a completed roll of nonwoven material on a slitter/rewinder line when the shaft got stuck and was not pushing in. The employee grabbed the metal end of the shaft and pushed vigorously on it when the shaft suddenly released and smashed his finger between the plastic collar and the end of the shaft. The employee was hospitalized tp treat a partial amputation to his index finger.
Keywords: Amputated, Amputation, Blunt force, Blunt force trauma, Caught Between, Clearing, Crushed, Finger, Metal Shaft, Partial Amputation, Pushing, Ring, Roll, Shaft, Strain Relief, Stuck
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1570538.015 | 35 | M | Hospitalized injury |