CLASSIC WINDOWS, INC.
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Amputations — LIBERTYVILLE, ILLINOIS
| Employer | CLASSIC WINDOWS, INC. | Report ID | 2015098983 |
| Address | 750 E. LIBERTY DR. | City, State ZIP | LIBERTYVILLE, ILLINOIS 60048 |
| Event Date | September 29, 2015 | Outcome | Hospitalized, 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 | Sawing machinery-stationary, n.e.c. |
| Industry (NAICS) | 321911 | Inspection # | 1110427 |
| GPS Coordinates | 42.28000, -87.94000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee suffered the amputation of four fingers on his right hand while operating a miter saw.
Incident Summary
On September 29, 2015, a worker at CLASSIC WINDOWS, INC. in LIBERTYVILLE, 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 sawing machinery-stationary, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized, amputation.
Context
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