Laser Precision LLC
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Amputations — LIBERTYVILLE, ILLINOIS
| Employer | Laser Precision LLC | Report ID | 2020054361 |
| Address | 2400 Commerce Dr. | City, State ZIP | LIBERTYVILLE, ILLINOIS 60048 |
| Event Date | May 11, 2020 | 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 | Presses, except printing, n.e.c. |
| Industry (NAICS) | 332999 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 42.30000, -88.01000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was using a foot-actuated stamping press when she lost her balance and leaned forward. Her hand then entered the point of operation while the actuating pedal was being pressed. The press crushed her left pinky finger, resulting in an amputation at or just above the distal joint.
Incident Summary
On May 11, 2020, a worker at Laser Precision LLC in LIBERTYVILLE, 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 presses, except printing, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized, amputation.
Context
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