Snak-King Corp.
Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment — Amputations — FREEPORT, ILLINOIS
| Employer | Snak-King Corp. | Report ID | 2018099510 |
| Address | 3133 Industrial Drive | City, State ZIP | FREEPORT, ILLINOIS 61032 |
| Event Date | September 14, 2018 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment | Source of Injury | Grinders, abraders |
| Industry (NAICS) | 311919 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 42.25000, -89.62000 | ||
Incident Narrative
On September 14, 2018, an employee was changing out a plate on a grinder. The old plate became free, and his finger was caught between it and the new plate. He suffered a fingertip laceration that required medical amputation. The grinder was locked out at the time of the incident.
Incident Summary
On September 14, 2018, a worker at Snak-King Corp. in FREEPORT, ILLINOIS suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment, with grinders, abraders identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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