Elite Manufacturing Technologies Inc.
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Amputations — BLOOMINGDALE, ILLINOIS
| Employer | Elite Manufacturing Technologies Inc. | Report ID | 20171110907 |
| Address | 333 Munroe Dr. | City, State ZIP | BLOOMINGDALE, ILLINOIS 60108 |
| Event Date | November 13, 2017 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation | Source of Injury | Brake presses |
| Industry (NAICS) | 332322 | Inspection # | 1278216 |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.93000, -88.10000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was forming a small part on a press brake when his left index fingertip was caught and smashed between the punch and die, resulting in an amputation.
Incident Summary
On November 13, 2017, a worker at Elite Manufacturing Technologies Inc. in BLOOMINGDALE, ILLINOIS suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation, with brake presses identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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