Norkol Converting Corporation
Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment — Amputations — NORTHLAKE, ILLINOIS
| Employer | Norkol Converting Corporation | Report ID | 2021021390 |
| Address | 11650 W. Grand Avenue | City, State ZIP | NORTHLAKE, ILLINOIS 60164 |
| Event Date | February 15, 2021 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment | Source of Injury | Forklift, order picker, platform truck-powered |
| Industry (NAICS) | 322299 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.93000, -87.91000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was changing the propane tank on the forklift. After changing the tank, his right pinky finger was pinched between the propane tank cradle and the propane tank, resulting in fingertip amputation.
Incident Summary
On February 15, 2021, a worker at Norkol Converting Corporation in NORTHLAKE, ILLINOIS suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment, with forklift, order picker, platform truck-powered identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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