Chicago Flameproof and Wood Specialties
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Amputations — MONTGOMERY, ILLINOIS
| Employer | Chicago Flameproof and Wood Specialties | Report ID | 2021076394 |
| Address | 1200 S Lake Street | City, State ZIP | MONTGOMERY, ILLINOIS 60538 |
| Event Date | July 20, 2021 | Outcome | Hospitalized, Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation | Source of Injury | Forklift, order picker, platform truck-powered |
| Industry (NAICS) | 321992 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.73000, -88.34000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee made lumber adjustments and got onto a forklift when they noticed more adjustments were needed. The employee leaned forward while on the forklift when a lever caused the lumber to move, causing a fingertip amputation.
Incident Summary
On July 20, 2021, a worker at Chicago Flameproof and Wood Specialties in MONTGOMERY, ILLINOIS suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation, with forklift, order picker, platform truck-powered identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized, amputation.
Context
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