MBL USA CORPORATION
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Amputations — OTTAWA, ILLINOIS
| Employer | MBL USA CORPORATION | Report ID | 20181212397 |
| Address | 601 DAYTON RD. | City, State ZIP | OTTAWA, ILLINOIS 61350 |
| Event Date | December 3, 2018 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation | Source of Injury | Grinders, abraders |
| Industry (NAICS) | 326220 | Inspection # | 1366131 |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.38000, -88.82000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee on the production line suffered a fingertip amputation when their finger was caught between a roller and a belt while grinding automotive belts.
Incident Summary
On December 3, 2018, a worker at MBL USA CORPORATION in OTTAWA, ILLINOIS suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation, with grinders, abraders identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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