Midway Windows and Doors Inc.
Struck against moving part of machinery or equipment — Amputations — CHICAGO, ILLINOIS
| Employer | Midway Windows and Doors Inc. | Report ID | 2023043265 |
| Address | 6750 S. Belt Circle Drive | City, State ZIP | CHICAGO, ILLINOIS 60638 |
| Event Date | April 12, 2023 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Struck against moving part of machinery or equipment | Source of Injury | Sawing machinery-stationary, unspecified |
| Industry (NAICS) | 332321 | Inspection # | 1664593 |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.76000, -87.79000 | ||
Incident Narrative
On April 12, 2023, an employee was operating a saw to cut dimensional lumber when they contacted the saw blade, resulting in a partial amputation to the left index finger. The machine was unguarded at the time.
Incident Summary
On April 12, 2023, a worker at Midway Windows and Doors Inc. in CHICAGO, ILLINOIS suffered amputations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as struck against moving part of machinery or equipment, with sawing machinery-stationary, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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