Gates Corporation
Caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning — Amputations — GALESBURG, ILLINOIS
| Employer | Gates Corporation | Report ID | 2018010121 |
| Address | 630 US Highway 150 E | City, State ZIP | GALESBURG, ILLINOIS 61401 |
| Event Date | January 4, 2018 | Outcome | Hospitalized, Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning | Source of Injury | Material and personnel handling machinery, n.e.c. |
| Industry (NAICS) | 326220 | Inspection # | 1287465 |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.92000, -90.32000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was troubleshooting a coiler machine when a damaged pneumatic piston actuated and amputated the employee's right middle fingertip.
Incident Summary
On January 4, 2018, a worker at Gates Corporation in GALESBURG, ILLINOIS suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning, with material and personnel handling machinery, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized, amputation.
Context
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