815 Pallets Inc.
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Amputations — RICHMOND, ILLINOIS
| Employer | 815 Pallets Inc. | Report ID | 2018088831 |
| Address | 11600 Sterling Pkwy. | City, State ZIP | RICHMOND, ILLINOIS 60071 |
| Event Date | August 27, 2018 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Forearm(s) |
| Event Type | Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation | Source of Injury | Boring, routing, notching machines |
| Industry (NAICS) | 321920 | Inspection # | 1343330 |
| GPS Coordinates | 42.49000, -88.32000 | ||
Incident Narrative
On August 27, 2017, an employee received an amputation just below the left elbow while operating a machine used to fabricate holes for forklift forks (double notcher).
Incident Summary
On August 27, 2018, a worker at 815 Pallets Inc. in RICHMOND, ILLINOIS suffered amputations to the forearm(s). The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation, with boring, routing, notching machines identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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