Smith Filter Corporation
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Amputations — MOLINE, ILLINOIS
| Employer | Smith Filter Corporation | Report ID | 2022065600 |
| Address | 5000 41ST ST. | City, State ZIP | MOLINE, ILLINOIS 61265 |
| Event Date | June 27, 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 | Shearing machines |
| Industry (NAICS) | 333413 | Inspection # | 1604595 |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.46000, -90.47000 | ||
Incident Narrative
On June 27, 2022, an employee was cutting a 4-inch strip of metal on a shear machine. As he was lining up the metal the shear amputated the tip of his right thumb.
Incident Summary
On June 27, 2022, a worker at Smith Filter Corporation in MOLINE, ILLINOIS suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation, with shearing machines identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized, amputation.
Context
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