Hearthside Food Solutions, LLC
Caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning — Amputations — ITASCA, ILLINOIS
| Employer | Hearthside Food Solutions, LLC | Report ID | 2019087980 |
| Address | 1220 Meacham RD | City, State ZIP | ITASCA, ILLINOIS 60143 |
| Event Date | August 4, 2019 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning | Source of Injury | Sealing, stapling machinery |
| Secondary Source | Suits, coats, jackets | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 311999 | Inspection # | 1421304 |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.98000, -88.04000 | ||
Incident Narrative
On August 4, 2019, a maintenance mechanic was tracking plastic film through a package-sealing machine during a setup process. A film clip caught the mechanic's jacket, pulling the mechanic's right hand toward the chain and gear. The mechanic suffered amputation of the middle and fourth fingertips.
Incident Summary
On August 4, 2019, a worker at Hearthside Food Solutions, LLC in ITASCA, ILLINOIS suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning, with sealing, stapling machinery identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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