Metal Box International, Inc.
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Amputations — FRANKLIN PARK, ILLINOIS
| Employer | Metal Box International, Inc. | Report ID | 20191011388 |
| Address | 11600 W. King Street | City, State ZIP | FRANKLIN PARK, ILLINOIS 60131 |
| Event Date | October 31, 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 | Brake presses |
| Industry (NAICS) | 332313 | Inspection # | 1443952 |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.93000, -87.91000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was operating a brake press when her finger got caught between the two dies resulting in amputation of the left index finger.
Incident Summary
On October 31, 2019, a worker at Metal Box International, Inc. in FRANKLIN PARK, 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 brake presses identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized, amputation.
Context
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