Illinois Forge
Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment - Amputations - ROCK FALLS, Illinois
| Employer | Illinois Forge |
| Address | 2900 East Rock Falls Road |
| City, State ZIP | ROCK FALLS, Illinois 61071 |
| Report ID | 2023010838 |
| Event Date | January 26, 2023 |
| Outcome | Hospitalized, Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations |
| Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment |
| Source of Injury | Dies, molds, patterns |
| Secondary Source | Presses, except printing, unspecified |
| Industry (NAICS) | 332111 |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.75818, -89.64911 |
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Incident Narrative
Employees were changing out the die on a press. Each die weighs about 1,200 pounds. A forklift was used to raise the top die and insert it into the keyway pocket, and the die had to be rotated in order to fit. The injured employee was turning the die with his hands to line it up properly, and the forklift was holding the die in place against the keyway pocket. Once it was aligned, it slipped into the keyway pocket, and the injured employee's left index finger was pinched and amputated.
Incident Summary
On January 26, 2023, a worker at Illinois Forge in ROCK FALLS, Illinois suffered amputations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.. The incident was classified as compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment, with dies, molds, patterns identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized, amputation.
Context
OSHA has recorded 4,985 severe injury reports involving "Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment" incidents in our database. Browse all Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment injuries.
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| Oct 28, 2015 | Lockheed Martin | MERIDIAN, Mississippi | Amputations | Amp. |
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| Nov 17, 2015 | Greiner Industries | MOUNT JOY, Pennsylvania | Amputations | Amp. |
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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