Wiegel Tool Works Inc
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Amputations — BENSENVILLE, ILLINOIS
| Employer | Wiegel Tool Works Inc | Report ID | 2023054617 |
| Address | 805 Golf Lane | City, State ZIP | BENSENVILLE, ILLINOIS 60106 |
| Event Date | May 24, 2023 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Hand(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation | Source of Injury | Punch presses |
| Industry (NAICS) | 333318 | Inspection # | 1674033 |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.97000, -87.95000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was taking parts out of a punch press when the press came down and crushed her right hand, resulted in an amputation.
Incident Summary
On May 24, 2023, a worker at Wiegel Tool Works Inc in BENSENVILLE, ILLINOIS suffered amputations to the hand(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation, with punch presses identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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