Interlake Mecalux, Inc.
Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment — Amputations — MELROSE PARK, ILLINOIS
| Employer | Interlake Mecalux, Inc. | Report ID | 2022043352 |
| Address | 1600 N. 25th Ave. | City, State ZIP | MELROSE PARK, ILLINOIS 60160 |
| Event Date | April 18, 2022 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment | Source of Injury | Cranes, unspecified |
| Industry (NAICS) | 332313 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.90000, -87.86000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was using a crane with a C-hook to move a coil so it could be mounted to a machine. During the lift, the employee's hand was crushed by the handle on the C-hook, resulting in a fingertip amputation.
Incident Summary
On April 18, 2022, a worker at Interlake Mecalux, Inc. in MELROSE PARK, ILLINOIS suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment, with cranes, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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