CATERPILLAR, INC.
Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment — Amputations — EAST PEORIA, ILLINOIS
| Employer | CATERPILLAR, INC. | Report ID | 2018076728 |
| Address | BLDG. KK, 901 W. WASHINGTON ST. | City, State ZIP | EAST PEORIA, ILLINOIS 61611 |
| Event Date | July 5, 2018 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment | Source of Injury | Engine parts and accessories, n.e.c. |
| Secondary Source | Transmission-vehicle | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 333120 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.66000, -89.59000 | ||
Incident Narrative
On July 5, 2018, an employee was guiding a gear into a gearbox. The employee's right middle finger was caught between the gear and the gearbox, resulting in the amputation of the fingertip.
Incident Summary
On July 5, 2018, a worker at CATERPILLAR, INC. in EAST PEORIA, ILLINOIS suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment, with engine parts and accessories, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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