Bohler-Uddeholm Corporation
Struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part — Amputations — ELGIN, ILLINOIS
| Employer | Bohler-Uddeholm Corporation | Report ID | 2018010956 |
| Address | 2505 Millennium Drive | City, State ZIP | ELGIN, ILLINOIS 60124 |
| Event Date | January 29, 2018 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part | Source of Injury | Parts and materials, unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Cranes, unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 493110 | Inspection # | 1293360 |
| GPS Coordinates | 42.06000, -88.34000 | ||
Incident Narrative
On January 17, 2018, an employee was using a crane to move a piece of steel that weighed over 100 lbs. when the steel fell on the employee's finger, amputating the fingertip.
Incident Summary
On January 29, 2018, a worker at Bohler-Uddeholm Corporation in ELGIN, ILLINOIS suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part, with parts and materials, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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