Empire Comfort Systems, Inc.
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Amputations — BELLEVILLE, ILLINOIS
| Employer | Empire Comfort Systems, Inc. | Report ID | 2018066350 |
| Address | 918 Freeburg Ave | City, State ZIP | BELLEVILLE, ILLINOIS 62220 |
| Event Date | June 26, 2018 | 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) | 332999 | Inspection # | 1327246 |
| GPS Coordinates | 38.50000, -89.97000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was using a press brake to form a metal part. The employee's right middle finger was caught between the part and the mold; the fingertip was amputated.
Incident Summary
On June 26, 2018, a worker at Empire Comfort Systems, Inc. in BELLEVILLE, 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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