Pactiv LLC
Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment — Amputations — BEDFORD PARK, ILLINOIS
| Employer | Pactiv LLC | Report ID | 2019021708 |
| Address | 7200 S. Mason | City, State ZIP | BEDFORD PARK, ILLINOIS 60638 |
| Event Date | February 14, 2019 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment | Source of Injury | Bars, rods, reinforcing bar (rebar) |
| Secondary Source | Clamps, couplings | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 326111 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.76000, -87.77000 | ||
Incident Narrative
Two employees were mounting a metal rod on a workbench mounted vice. The metal rod slipped from the vice and struck the tip of one employee's right ring finger causing a fingertip amputation.
Incident Summary
On February 14, 2019, a worker at Pactiv LLC in BEDFORD PARK, ILLINOIS suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment, with bars, rods, reinforcing bar (rebar) identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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