Alsey Refractories Co.
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Amputations — ALSEY, ILLINOIS
| Employer | Alsey Refractories Co. | Report ID | 2023054555 |
| Address | 266 State Route 106 South | City, State ZIP | ALSEY, ILLINOIS 62610 |
| Event Date | May 22, 2023 | Outcome | Hospitalized, Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation | Source of Injury | Presses, except printing, unspecified |
| Industry (NAICS) | 327124 | Inspection # | 1672588 |
| GPS Coordinates | 39.56000, -90.43000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was working as part of the press crew and was assigned to unload the finished part from the bottom die once the cycle was complete. The employee reached above the light curtain to remove a piece of clay material stuck to the top die when their fingers were caught between the press die. The employee was hospitalized and underwent surgical amputation of their fingers.
Incident Summary
On May 22, 2023, a worker at Alsey Refractories Co. in ALSEY, ILLINOIS suffered amputations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation, with presses, except printing, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized, amputation.
Context
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