Bellissimo Distribution
Struck against moving part of machinery or equipment — Amputations — BARTLETT, ILLINOIS
| Employer | Bellissimo Distribution | Report ID | 2023021032 |
| Address | 1550 Hecht Drive | City, State ZIP | BARTLETT, ILLINOIS 60103 |
| Event Date | February 1, 2023 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Struck against moving part of machinery or equipment | Source of Injury | Food slicers |
| Industry (NAICS) | 445299 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.98000, -88.23000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was using a saw machine to cut sausage patties. The saw blade amputated his right middle fingertip, including the nail.
Incident Summary
On February 1, 2023, a worker at Bellissimo Distribution in BARTLETT, ILLINOIS suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as struck against moving part of machinery or equipment, with food slicers identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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