Animated Manufacturing Company
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Amputations — SOUTH HOLLAND, ILLINOIS
| Employer | Animated Manufacturing Company | Report ID | 2020065540 |
| Address | 106 W. 154TH STREET | City, State ZIP | SOUTH HOLLAND, ILLINOIS 60473 |
| Event Date | June 15, 2020 | Outcome | Hospitalized, 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 | Punch presses |
| Industry (NAICS) | 332119 | Inspection # | 1479035 |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.61000, -87.61000 | ||
Incident Narrative
On June 15, 2020, an employee was operating a punch press when his left hand entered the die area of the press. The foot pedal was then pressed, causing the machine to cycle and crush the employee's left palm and four fingers. As a result, the employee's left index finger was partially amputated.
Incident Summary
On June 15, 2020, a worker at Animated Manufacturing Company in SOUTH HOLLAND, 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 punch presses identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized, amputation.
Context
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