Slidematic Precision Components, Inc.
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Amputations — ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS
| Employer | Slidematic Precision Components, Inc. | Report ID | 2017021190 |
| Address | 1303 Samuelson Road | City, State ZIP | ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS 61109 |
| Event Date | February 7, 2017 | Outcome | Hospitalized, Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation | Source of Injury | Bending, crimping machines |
| Industry (NAICS) | 332722 | Inspection # | 1210553 |
| GPS Coordinates | 42.20000, -89.07000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was placing a part in a bending machine when it cycled, amputating the employee's left middle finger.
Incident Summary
On February 7, 2017, a worker at Slidematic Precision Components, Inc. in ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS suffered amputations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.. The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation, with bending, crimping machines identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized, amputation.
Context
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