PORTILLO'S HOT DOGS, INC.
Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment — Amputations — AURORA, ILLINOIS
| Employer | PORTILLO'S HOT DOGS, INC. | Report ID | 2015129918 |
| Address | 1060 South Frontenac Street | City, State ZIP | AURORA, ILLINOIS 60504 |
| Event Date | December 4, 2015 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment | Source of Injury | Food and beverage processing machinery-specialized, n.e.c. |
| Industry (NAICS) | 722211 | Inspection # | 1130065 |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.80000, -88.28000 | ||
Incident Narrative
On or about December 04, 2015, a worker was working on a tie machine when a jam occurred. The worker called the injured employee for assistance. The injured employee disconnected the energy source, a pneumatic airline, and proceeded to clear the jam manually. As the employee tried to clear the jam, the machine's cutting knife was actuated, amputating the employee's right fingertip.
Incident Summary
On December 4, 2015, a worker at PORTILLO'S HOT DOGS, INC. in AURORA, ILLINOIS suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment, with food and beverage processing machinery-specialized, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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