Ilpea Industries, Inc.
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Amputations — GALESBURG, ILLINOIS
| Employer | Ilpea Industries, Inc. | Report ID | 2019022012 |
| Address | 611 S Linwood Road | City, State ZIP | GALESBURG, ILLINOIS 61401 |
| Event Date | February 22, 2019 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation | Source of Injury | Extruding machinery |
| Industry (NAICS) | 326220 | Inspection # | 1381977 |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.94000, -90.40000 | ||
Incident Narrative
At 10:45 a.m., on February 22, 2019, an employee was working at an extruder line, clearing accumulated plastic between the guillotine blade and pulley belts. The timed chopping cycle took place, amputating the employee's left index finger above the first knuckle. The employee was hospitalized, undergoing surgery.
Incident Summary
On February 22, 2019, a worker at Ilpea Industries, Inc. in GALESBURG, ILLINOIS suffered amputations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.. The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation, with extruding machinery identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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