Edgar A Weber and Company
Struck against moving part of machinery or equipment — Amputations — WHEELING, ILLINOIS
| Employer | Edgar A Weber and Company | Report ID | 2015074610 |
| Address | 549 Palwaukee Drive | City, State ZIP | WHEELING, ILLINOIS 60090 |
| Event Date | July 13, 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 | Mixers, blenders, whippers-food and beverage |
| Industry (NAICS) | 311999 | Inspection # | 1077568 |
| GPS Coordinates | 42.12000, -87.91000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee operating a 1000 lb. mixer came in contact with the moving parts of the blade and amputated three fingers on the right hand.
Incident Summary
On July 13, 2015, a worker at Edgar A Weber and Company in WHEELING, 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 mixers, blenders, whippers-food and beverage identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized, amputation.
Context
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