CTI Industries Corporation
Caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning — Amputations — BARRINGTON, ILLINOIS
| Employer | CTI Industries Corporation | Report ID | 2015129098 |
| Address | 22160 N. Pepper Road | City, State ZIP | BARRINGTON, ILLINOIS 60010 |
| Event Date | December 2, 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 maintenance, cleaning | Source of Injury | Sealing, stapling machinery |
| Industry (NAICS) | 326121 | Inspection # | 1110866 |
| GPS Coordinates | 42.17000, -88.13000 | ||
Incident Narrative
While attempting to clear a jam in a heat seal bag machine, an employee's pinky finger was amputated.
Incident Summary
On December 2, 2015, a worker at CTI Industries Corporation in BARRINGTON, ILLINOIS suffered amputations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.. The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning, with sealing, stapling machinery identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized, amputation.
Context
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