Fiat Chrysler Automobiles US LLC
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Amputations — BELVIDERE, ILLINOIS
| Employer | Fiat Chrysler Automobiles US LLC | Report ID | 2016032190 |
| Address | 3000 W. Chrysler Dr. | City, State ZIP | BELVIDERE, ILLINOIS 61008 |
| Event Date | March 12, 2016 | Outcome | Hospitalized, Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation | Source of Injury | Product assembly machinery, n.e.c. |
| Industry (NAICS) | 336111 | Inspection # | 1134440 |
| GPS Coordinates | 42.23000, -88.87000 | ||
Incident Narrative
On or about March 12, 2016, at approximately 2:00 AM, an employee was working on the assembly line, attempting to stow a steering hose, when her hand was caught between machine components. Her ring finger was amputated at the distal tip, requiring hospitalization.
Incident Summary
On March 12, 2016, a worker at Fiat Chrysler Automobiles US LLC in BELVIDERE, ILLINOIS suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation, with product assembly machinery, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized, amputation.
Context
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