MEL-O-CREAM DONUTS INTERNATIONAL, INC
Caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning — Amputations — SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS
| Employer | MEL-O-CREAM DONUTS INTERNATIONAL, INC | Report ID | 2016099252 |
| Address | 5456 INTERNATIONAL PKWY | City, State ZIP | SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS 62707 |
| Event Date | September 28, 2016 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning | Source of Injury | Pumps |
| Industry (NAICS) | 311822 | Inspection # | 1184711 |
| GPS Coordinates | 39.72000, -89.70000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was cleaning a pump when the pump actuated and amputated the employee's left ring fingertip.
Incident Summary
On September 28, 2016, a worker at MEL-O-CREAM DONUTS INTERNATIONAL, INC in SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning, with pumps identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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