Hohmann & Barnard Inc.
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Cuts, lacerations — CHICAGO RIDGE, ILLINOIS
| Employer | Hohmann & Barnard Inc. | Report ID | 2019055494 |
| Address | 9999 S. Virginia Ave. | City, State ZIP | CHICAGO RIDGE, ILLINOIS 60415 |
| Event Date | May 31, 2019 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Cuts, lacerations | Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation | Source of Injury | Welding machinery |
| Industry (NAICS) | 238140 | Inspection # | 1405696 |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.70000, -87.79000 | ||
Incident Narrative
A temporary employee was running a spot welding machine when it was activated via the foot pedal. The machine then cut his right index finger at the first knuckle.
Incident Summary
On May 31, 2019, a worker at Hohmann & Barnard Inc. in CHICAGO RIDGE, ILLINOIS suffered cuts, lacerations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation, with welding machinery identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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