Illinois Tool Works, Inc., Hi-Cone Division
Caught in or compressed by equipment or objects, unspecified — Amputations — ITASCA, Illinois
| Employer | Illinois Tool Works, Inc., Hi-Cone Division |
| Address | 1140 W. Bryn Mawr Ave. |
| City, State ZIP | ITASCA, Illinois 60143 |
| Report ID | 2022109504 |
| Event Date | October 30, 2022 |
| Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations |
| Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Caught in or compressed by equipment or objects, unspecified |
| Source of Injury | Extruding machinery |
| Industry (NAICS) | 326199 |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.97000, -88.03000 |
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Incident Narrative
An employee was working with an extruder and punch press. The machine rolled extruded plastic into two large coils held together by a shaft, which had become stuck; the employee was trying to release the shaft by releasing air from the chuck while the shaft was hit from the opposite side with an item. The shaft and coils broke free, and the employee's left index fingertip was caught between the shaft and the second coil and amputated.
Incident Summary
On October 30, 2022, a worker at Illinois Tool Works, Inc., Hi-Cone Division in ITASCA, Illinois suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as caught in or compressed by equipment or objects, unspecified, with extruding machinery identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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Frequently Asked Questions
Workers who suffer amputations on the job are generally entitled to workers' compensation benefits covering all medical treatment, prosthetics, rehabilitation, and a portion of lost wages. Many states also provide scheduled permanent disability benefits for the loss of a limb or digit — a fixed payment based on the specific body part affected. In cases where employer negligence was egregious or equipment was defective, a personal injury lawsuit against a third party (the equipment manufacturer) may be possible in addition to workers' comp. An attorney specializing in workers' compensation can advise on available options. Report the injury to OSHA at 1-800-321-OSHA within 24 hours.
After an employer reports a severe injury, OSHA decides whether to conduct an on-site inspection. Fatalities and amputations typically trigger automatic inspections. For hospitalizations and eye loss events, OSHA may conduct a phone/fax investigation or an on-site inspection based on the circumstances. During an inspection, OSHA compliance officers assess the accident scene, interview witnesses, review safety records, and identify violations. Citations and penalties may be issued. OSHA also works with the employer to abate hazardous conditions. All inspection results are published in OSHA's public inspection database at osha.gov.
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