General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems, Inc.
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Amputations — MARION, ILLINOIS
| Employer | General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems, Inc. | Report ID | 2019043416 |
| Address | 6658 Route 148 | City, State ZIP | MARION, ILLINOIS 62959 |
| Event Date | April 2, 2019 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation | Source of Injury | Presses, except printing, n.e.c. |
| Industry (NAICS) | 332993 | Inspection # | 1392172 |
| GPS Coordinates | 37.69000, -89.01000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was operating a pneumatic bell press that had a two-hand trip. The employee attempted to adjust a part when the employee's finger was caught between the part and the point of operation, resulting in a right middle fingertip amputation. The machine was activated at the time of the incident.
Incident Summary
On April 2, 2019, a worker at General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems, Inc. in MARION, ILLINOIS suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation, with presses, except printing, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
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