O'Brien Steel Service Co.
Struck against moving part of machinery or equipment — Amputations — CONGERVILLE, ILLINOIS
| Employer | O'Brien Steel Service Co. | Report ID | 2021108599 |
| Address | 303 County Highway 8 | City, State ZIP | CONGERVILLE, ILLINOIS 61729 |
| Event Date | October 5, 2021 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Struck against moving part of machinery or equipment | Source of Injury | Band saws |
| Industry (NAICS) | 423510 | Inspection # | 1558100 |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.63000, -89.19000 | ||
Incident Narrative
On October 5, 2021, an employee was using a horizontal bandsaw to cut bushings and amputated his left ring finger above the first knuckle.
Incident Summary
On October 5, 2021, a worker at O'Brien Steel Service Co. in CONGERVILLE, ILLINOIS suffered amputations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as struck against moving part of machinery or equipment, with band saws identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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