HCC, INC.
Caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning — Amputations — MENDOTA, ILLINOIS
| Employer | HCC, INC. | Report ID | 2017087453 |
| Address | 1501 FIRST AVE. | City, State ZIP | MENDOTA, ILLINOIS 61342 |
| Event Date | August 4, 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 maintenance, cleaning | Source of Injury | Presses, except printing, n.e.c. |
| Industry (NAICS) | 333111 | Inspection # | 1254420 |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.55000, -89.10000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was clearing a jam on a slat press when the press amputated the employee's right index and middle fingers.
Incident Summary
On August 4, 2017, a worker at HCC, INC. in MENDOTA, ILLINOIS suffered amputations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.. The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning, with presses, except printing, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized, amputation.
Context
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