WOODS EQUIPMENT
Struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part — Amputations — OREGON, ILLINOIS
| Employer | WOODS EQUIPMENT | Report ID | 2018054987 |
| Address | 2606 S. IL RT 2 | City, State ZIP | OREGON, ILLINOIS 61061 |
| Event Date | May 22, 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 | Machine and appliance parts, n.e.c. |
| Secondary Source | Brake presses | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 333111 | Inspection # | 1319665 |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.98000, -89.34000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was performing maintenance on a press brake machine when an adapter bar fell approximately 18 inches and struck the employee's left pinky finger, resulting in a fingertip amputation.
Incident Summary
On May 22, 2018, a worker at WOODS EQUIPMENT in OREGON, 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 machine and appliance parts, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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