Bradford Systems Corporation
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Amputations — HOFFMAN ESTATES, ILLINOIS
| Employer | Bradford Systems Corporation | Report ID | 2019099844 |
| Address | 2600 Forbs Avenue | City, State ZIP | HOFFMAN ESTATES, ILLINOIS 60192 |
| Event Date | September 19, 2019 | Outcome | Hospitalized, 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 | Conveyors-belt |
| Industry (NAICS) | 238290 | Inspection # | 1432638 |
| GPS Coordinates | 42.06000, -88.19000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee and a co-worker were installing conveyor equipment at the worksite. The injured employee's right hand became caught in the belt of a conveyor while it was moving. Multiple fingers and a thumb were amputated.
Incident Summary
On September 19, 2019, a worker at Bradford Systems Corporation in HOFFMAN ESTATES, 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 conveyors-belt identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized, amputation.
Context
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