ATF, Inc.
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Amputations — LINCOLNWOOD, ILLINOIS
| Employer | ATF, Inc. | Report ID | 2015074859 |
| Address | 3550 W. Pratt Ave | City, State ZIP | LINCOLNWOOD, ILLINOIS 60712 |
| Event Date | July 21, 2015 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation | Source of Injury | Lathes, unspecified |
| Industry (NAICS) | 339993 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 42.00000, -87.71000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was tightening the chuck on a lathe using a T-handle when a second employee turned on the lathe, causing the T-handle to spin. The injured employee's right ring finger got caught between the machine and the T-handle, resulting in a soft tissue amputation.
Incident Summary
On July 21, 2015, a worker at ATF, Inc. in LINCOLNWOOD, ILLINOIS suffered amputations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.. The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation, with lathes, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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