Lyon LLC
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Amputations — WATSEKA, ILLINOIS
| Employer | Lyon LLC | Report ID | 2020076416 |
| Address | 475 N Veterans Pkwy. | City, State ZIP | WATSEKA, ILLINOIS 60970 |
| Event Date | July 7, 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 | Brake presses |
| Industry (NAICS) | 332510 | Inspection # | 1482899 |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.78000, -87.70000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was operating a press brake when it cycled and amputated four fingers on their left hand.
Incident Summary
On July 7, 2020, a worker at Lyon LLC in WATSEKA, 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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