Alsip Minimill, LLC
Contact with objects and equipment, n.e.c. — Amputations — ALSIP, ILLINOIS
| Employer | Alsip Minimill, LLC | Report ID | 2023010409 |
| Address | 13101 South Pulaski | City, State ZIP | ALSIP, ILLINOIS 60803 |
| Event Date | January 13, 2023 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Contact with objects and equipment, n.e.c. | Source of Injury | Semi, tractor-trailer, tanker truck |
| Secondary Source | Jewelry, ID badge lanyards | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 322121 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.65000, -87.71000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was climbing down from the rear of a semi-truck trailer when his ring caught the top rail beam. His left ring finger was amputated.
Incident Summary
On January 13, 2023, a worker at Alsip Minimill, LLC in ALSIP, ILLINOIS suffered amputations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.. The incident was classified as contact with objects and equipment, n.e.c., with semi, tractor-trailer, tanker truck identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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