Sound Seal, Inc.
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Crushing injuries — NORTH AURORA, ILLINOIS
| Employer | Sound Seal, Inc. | Report ID | 20181112064 |
| Address | 401 Airport Rd | City, State ZIP | NORTH AURORA, ILLINOIS 60542 |
| Event Date | November 26, 2018 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Crushing injuries | Body Part | Hand(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation | Source of Injury | Brake presses |
| Industry (NAICS) | 332312 | Inspection # | 1363832 |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.79000, -88.33000 | ||
Incident Narrative
On 11/26/18, an employee was operating a press brake to bend parts. The employee had slipped the part into the machine when the part fell back behind the press. As the die was coming down, the employee attempted to retrieve the part and the employee's right hand was crushed between the dies.
Incident Summary
On November 26, 2018, a worker at Sound Seal, Inc. in NORTH AURORA, ILLINOIS suffered crushing injuries to the hand(s), unspecified. 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 hospitalized.
Context
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