Wahl Clipper Corporation
Caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning — Fractures — STERLING, ILLINOIS
| Employer | Wahl Clipper Corporation | Report ID | 2016076220 |
| Address | 2900 N. LOCUST STREET | City, State ZIP | STERLING, ILLINOIS 61081 |
| Event Date | July 11, 2016 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning | Source of Injury | Valves, nozzles |
| Industry (NAICS) | 335210 | Inspection # | 1162952 |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.81000, -89.69000 | ||
Incident Narrative
While he was attempting to clear a jam, an employee's hand slipped into the pneumatic valve, resulting in a fractured thumb.
Incident Summary
On July 11, 2016, a worker at Wahl Clipper Corporation in STERLING, ILLINOIS suffered fractures to the finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning, with valves, nozzles identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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