Amazon, Inc.
Caught in running equipment or machinery, unspecified — Amputations — BOLINGBROOK, ILLINOIS
| Employer | Amazon, Inc. | Report ID | 2017087898 |
| Address | 1125 Remington Boulevard | City, State ZIP | BOLINGBROOK, ILLINOIS 60440 |
| Event Date | August 17, 2017 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Caught in running equipment or machinery, unspecified | Source of Injury | Sealing, stapling machinery |
| Industry (NAICS) | 493110 | Inspection # | 1258202 |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.67000, -88.11000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee attempted to remove a piece of tape that got stuck on a roller. The cutting device of the tape machine was engaged and caused a partial amputation of his finger.
Incident Summary
On August 17, 2017, a worker at Amazon, Inc. in BOLINGBROOK, ILLINOIS suffered amputations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery, unspecified, with sealing, stapling machinery identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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