Viakable Manufacturing LLC
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Amputations — LA SALLE, ILLINOIS
| Employer | Viakable Manufacturing LLC | Report ID | 2019065574 |
| Address | 2969 Chartres St. | City, State ZIP | LA SALLE, ILLINOIS 61301 |
| Event Date | June 3, 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 | Winders, unwinders |
| Industry (NAICS) | 332618 | Inspection # | 1408622 |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.36000, -89.10000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was operating a rewinder machine and partially amputated the right index finger (distal phalanx).
Incident Summary
On June 3, 2019, a worker at Viakable Manufacturing LLC in LA SALLE, 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 winders, unwinders identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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