Dynegy
Caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning — Amputations — BALDWIN, ILLINOIS
| Employer | Dynegy | Report ID | 2015129240 |
| Address | 10901 Baldwin | City, State ZIP | BALDWIN, ILLINOIS 62217 |
| Event Date | December 7, 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 | Chutes |
| Industry (NAICS) | 221119 | Inspection # | 1112592 |
| GPS Coordinates | 38.21000, -89.84000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee amputated four fingers on the right hand while servicing a rotary air valve.
Incident Summary
On December 7, 2015, a worker at Dynegy in BALDWIN, 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 chutes identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized, amputation.
Context
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