BRAD FOOTE GEAR WORKS
Struck against object or equipment, unspecified — Amputations — CICERO, ILLINOIS
| Employer | BRAD FOOTE GEAR WORKS | Report ID | 2020054336 |
| Address | 3250 S. Central Ave. | City, State ZIP | CICERO, ILLINOIS 60804 |
| Event Date | May 9, 2020 | Outcome | Hospitalized, Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Struck against object or equipment, unspecified | Source of Injury | Metalworking lathes |
| Secondary Source | Wrenches-power not determined | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 332812 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.83000, -87.76000 | ||
Incident Narrative
On May 9, 2020, an employee was using an Allen wrench to tighten a manual lathe when the wrench slipped, resulting in his left ring finger hitting the lathe's blade. His fingertip was amputated. The lathe was not in operation at the time of the incident.
Incident Summary
On May 9, 2020, a worker at BRAD FOOTE GEAR WORKS in CICERO, ILLINOIS suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as struck against object or equipment, unspecified, with metalworking lathes identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized, amputation.
Context
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