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VISCOFAN USA, INC.

Struck against moving part of machinery or equipment — Amputations — DANVILLE, ILLINOIS

AMPUTATION — Worker suffered amputation at VISCOFAN USA, INC. in DANVILLE, ILLINOIS
Employer VISCOFAN USA, INC. Report ID 2015064094
Address 915 N. MICHIGAN AVE. City, State ZIP DANVILLE, ILLINOIS 61834
Event Date June 25, 2015 Outcome Hospitalized, Amputation
Nature of Injury Amputations Body Part Finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.
Event Type Struck against moving part of machinery or equipment Source of Injury Pumps
Industry (NAICS) 326121 Inspection # 1073564
GPS Coordinates 40.13000, -87.58000

Incident Narrative

An employee's right middle finger was amputated in the slurry room of the chemical department when he contacted the rotating belts on the slurry pump.

Incident Summary

On June 25, 2015, a worker at VISCOFAN USA, INC. in DANVILLE, ILLINOIS suffered amputations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.. The incident was classified as struck against moving part of machinery or equipment, with pumps identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized, amputation.

Context

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