Metals USA
Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment — Amputations — ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS
| Employer | Metals USA | Report ID | 2017021407 |
| Address | 305 Peoples Ave | City, State ZIP | ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS 61104 |
| Event Date | February 13, 2017 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment | Source of Injury | Cranes, unspecified |
| Industry (NAICS) | 339999 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 42.23000, -89.09000 | ||
Incident Narrative
On 2/13/17, an employee was operating a crane and hook to load material onto a truck. When the employee lowered the crane hook to remove a sheet lifter, the employee's right index finger was pinched and amputated within the D-ring.
Incident Summary
On February 13, 2017, a worker at Metals USA in ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS suffered amputations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.. The incident was classified as compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment, with cranes, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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