Fasteners For Retail
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Amputations — ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS
| Employer | Fasteners For Retail | Report ID | 2022042926 |
| Address | 1400 Eddy Avenue | City, State ZIP | ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS 61103 |
| Event Date | April 1, 2022 | 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 | Brake presses |
| Industry (NAICS) | 339993 | Inspection # | 1589321 |
| GPS Coordinates | 42.30000, -89.08000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was loading a steel shelf on a brake press when the machine cycled, causing the employee's finger to get caught in the press and crushed. The employee suffered a fingertip amputation.
Incident Summary
On April 1, 2022, a worker at Fasteners For Retail in ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). 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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