Superior Metal Products
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Amputations — SUGAR GROVE, ILLINOIS
| Employer | Superior Metal Products | Report ID | 2022087356 |
| Address | 1993 Bucktail Lane | City, State ZIP | SUGAR GROVE, ILLINOIS 60554 |
| Event Date | August 18, 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 | Brake presses |
| Industry (NAICS) | 332119 | Inspection # | 1617708 |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.76000, -88.48000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee's middle finger was caught in a brake press. The employee suffered a partial amputation to the finger.
Incident Summary
On August 18, 2022, a worker at Superior Metal Products in SUGAR GROVE, 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 brake presses identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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