Fiat Chrysler Automobiles US LLC
Struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part — Amputations — BELVIDERE, ILLINOIS
| Employer | Fiat Chrysler Automobiles US LLC | Report ID | 2015010395 |
| Address | 3000 W. Chrysler Drive | City, State ZIP | BELVIDERE, ILLINOIS 61008 |
| Event Date | January 12, 2015 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part | Source of Injury | Parts and materials, unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Machinery, unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 336111 | Inspection # | 1019818 |
| GPS Coordinates | 42.23000, -88.87000 | ||
Incident Narrative
On or about January 12, 2015, an employee was injured while loosening the bolts of a rod and collar assembly on a manual assist arm. A component fell and struck his hand, amputating the tip of his left little finger.
Incident Summary
On January 12, 2015, a worker at Fiat Chrysler Automobiles US LLC in BELVIDERE, ILLINOIS suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part, with parts and materials, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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