INTERPLEX DAYSTAR, INC.

Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Amputations — FRANKLIN PARK, ILLINOIS

AMPUTATION — Worker suffered amputation at INTERPLEX DAYSTAR, INC. in FRANKLIN PARK, ILLINOIS
Employer INTERPLEX DAYSTAR, INC. Report ID 2018043683
Address 11130 W. King St. City, State ZIP FRANKLIN PARK, ILLINOIS 60131
Event Date April 17, 2018 Outcome Hospitalized, Amputation
Nature of Injury Amputations Body Part Finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.
Event Type Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation Source of Injury Metal, woodworking, and special material machinery, unspecified
Industry (NAICS) 332116 Inspection # 1311708
GPS Coordinates 41.94000, -87.90000

Incident Narrative

At approximately 22:50 hrs. on April 17, 2018, an employee was changing a reel on a machine when the die actuated and came down on his left hand, resulting in a partial amputation to the first knuckle of his index finger.

Incident Summary

On April 17, 2018, a worker at INTERPLEX DAYSTAR, INC. in FRANKLIN PARK, ILLINOIS suffered amputations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.. The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation, with metal, woodworking, and special material machinery, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized, amputation.

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