Perfect Shutters Inc.
Struck against moving part of machinery or equipment — Amputations — HEBRON, ILLINOIS
| Employer | Perfect Shutters Inc. | Report ID | 2017054880 |
| Address | 12131 Highway 173 | City, State ZIP | HEBRON, ILLINOIS 60034 |
| Event Date | May 24, 2017 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Struck against moving part of machinery or equipment | Source of Injury | Boring, drilling, planing, milling machinery, n.e.c. |
| Industry (NAICS) | 321911 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 42.47000, -88.43000 | ||
Incident Narrative
On May 24, 2017, an employee was pushing a piece of wood into a wood shaper when his right pinky finger entered the point of operation and contacted the shaper. He sustained a soft tissue amputation of his fingertip.
Incident Summary
On May 24, 2017, a worker at Perfect Shutters Inc. in HEBRON, ILLINOIS suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as struck against moving part of machinery or equipment, with boring, drilling, planing, milling machinery, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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