ELGILOY SPECIALTY METALS
Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment — Amputations — HAMPSHIRE, ILLINOIS
| Employer | ELGILOY SPECIALTY METALS | Report ID | 2016054267 |
| Address | 1 HAUK RD. | City, State ZIP | HAMPSHIRE, ILLINOIS 60140 |
| Event Date | May 16, 2016 | Outcome | Hospitalized, Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment | Source of Injury | Cranes, unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Reels, rolls, spools, coils, cones | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 423510 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 42.15000, -88.51000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was removing a C-hook from the inside diameter of a steel coil. The employee's left index finger was caught between the C-hook and the steel coil, partially amputating the fingertip.
Incident Summary
On May 16, 2016, a worker at ELGILOY SPECIALTY METALS in HAMPSHIRE, ILLINOIS suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment, with cranes, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized, amputation.
Context
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