E.C. Harms Metal Fabricators, Inc.
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Amputations — PRINCEVILLE, ILLINOIS
| Employer | E.C. Harms Metal Fabricators, Inc. | Report ID | 2022076010 |
| Address | 1017 N Santa Fe Ave | City, State ZIP | PRINCEVILLE, ILLINOIS 61559 |
| Event Date | July 11, 2022 | Outcome | 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) | 332312 | Inspection # | 1608025 |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.93000, -89.75000 | ||
Incident Narrative
At about 3:45 p.m. on July 11, 2022, an employee's fingertip was caught between the material and the die in a brake press. The fingertip was amputated.
Incident Summary
On July 11, 2022, a worker at E.C. Harms Metal Fabricators, Inc. in PRINCEVILLE, 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 amputation.
Context
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