FCA US LLC
Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker — Amputations — BELVIDERE, ILLINOIS
| Employer | FCA US LLC | Report ID | 2017087493 |
| Address | 3000 W Chrysler Dr, | City, State ZIP | BELVIDERE, ILLINOIS 61008 |
| Event Date | August 7, 2017 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker | Source of Injury | Turning handtools-powered, unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Belts, gloves, neckties, scarves | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 336111 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 42.23000, -88.86000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was tightening a bolt with a rotating bolt fastener when the employee's glove became caught in the gap between the sleeve and socket extension. The fastener then amputated the left-hand ring finger.
Incident Summary
On August 7, 2017, a worker at FCA US LLC in BELVIDERE, ILLINOIS suffered amputations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.. The incident was classified as injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker, with turning handtools-powered, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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