Webster-Hoff Corporation
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Amputations — GLENDALE HEIGHTS, ILLINOIS
| Employer | Webster-Hoff Corporation | Report ID | 20191212671 |
| Address | 704 E. Fullerton Ave. | City, State ZIP | GLENDALE HEIGHTS, ILLINOIS 60139 |
| Event Date | December 10, 2019 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation | Source of Injury | Presses, except printing, unspecified |
| Industry (NAICS) | 332117 | Inspection # | 1453525 |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.91000, -88.05000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was working on a small air press. While she was getting a part from the machine, it cut her right index finger. She suffered an amputation to the finger.
Incident Summary
On December 10, 2019, a worker at Webster-Hoff Corporation in GLENDALE HEIGHTS, ILLINOIS suffered amputations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation, with presses, except printing, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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