Methode Electronics, Inc.
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Amputations — CARTHAGE, ILLINOIS
| Employer | Methode Electronics, Inc. | Report ID | 20181010215 |
| Address | 111 West Buchanan Street | City, State ZIP | CARTHAGE, ILLINOIS 62321 |
| Event Date | October 3, 2018 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Fingernail(s), nailbed(s) |
| Event Type | Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation | Source of Injury | Bending, crimping machines |
| Industry (NAICS) | 334417 | Inspection # | 1352871 |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.41000, -91.14000 | ||
Incident Narrative
At 6:11 a.m. on October 3, 2018, a temporary employee was using a cut and fold machine to crimp pieces of mylar (film strip). While the employee was straightening a piece of mylar, the machine activated and struck her left index finger. Her fingernail was amputated.
Incident Summary
On October 3, 2018, a worker at Methode Electronics, Inc. in CARTHAGE, ILLINOIS suffered amputations to the fingernail(s), nailbed(s). The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation, with bending, crimping machines identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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