Helms Performance Group, Inc. dba Christy Metals/Chris Industries/Chris Plating
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Amputations — NORTHBROOK, ILLINOIS
| Employer | Helms Performance Group, Inc. dba Christy Metals/Chris Industries/Chris Plating | Report ID | 2016088046 |
| Address | 2810 Old Willow Rd. | City, State ZIP | NORTHBROOK, ILLINOIS 60062 |
| Event Date | August 26, 2016 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation | Source of Injury | Brake presses |
| Industry (NAICS) | 332311 | Inspection # | 1174427 |
| GPS Coordinates | 42.10000, -87.81000 | ||
Incident Narrative
On 8/26/16 an employee was operating a brake press and lost part of his left middle finger.
Incident Summary
On August 26, 2016, a worker at Helms Performance Group, Inc. dba Christy Metals/Chris Industries/Chris Plating in NORTHBROOK, ILLINOIS suffered amputations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation, with brake presses identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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