Powell Electrical Systems, Inc.
Struck against moving part of machinery or equipment — Amputations — NORTHLAKE, ILLINOIS
| Employer | Powell Electrical Systems, Inc. | Report ID | 20161110809 |
| Address | 515 N. Railroad | City, State ZIP | NORTHLAKE, ILLINOIS 60164 |
| Event Date | November 17, 2016 | Outcome | Hospitalized, Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Struck against moving part of machinery or equipment | Source of Injury | Table saws |
| Industry (NAICS) | 335999 | Inspection # | 1192277 |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.91000, -87.91000 | ||
Incident Narrative
A temporary employee using a table saw to cut wood. The saw blade amputated his right pinky fingertip as he was adjusting the saw guide with a hammer. The blade was not guarded at the time.
Incident Summary
On November 17, 2016, a worker at Powell Electrical Systems, Inc. in NORTHLAKE, ILLINOIS suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as struck against moving part of machinery or equipment, with table saws identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized, amputation.
Context
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