Alcast Aquisition Company LLC
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Amputations — GALESBURG, ILLINOIS
| Employer | Alcast Aquisition Company LLC | Report ID | 2022054084 |
| Address | 340 SOUTH KELLOGG STREET | City, State ZIP | GALESBURG, ILLINOIS 61401 |
| Event Date | May 10, 2022 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation | Source of Injury | Band saws |
| Industry (NAICS) | 331521 | Inspection # | 1596566 |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.94000, -90.36000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was holding a casting with his right hand when the band saw started and jumped, pulling his fingers into the saw blade. He suffered partial amputations to two fingers on his right hand.
Incident Summary
On May 10, 2022, a worker at Alcast Aquisition Company LLC in GALESBURG, ILLINOIS suffered amputations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation, with band saws identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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