Lapham-Hickey Steel Corp.
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Amputations — MADISON, ILLINOIS
| Employer | Lapham-Hickey Steel Corp. | Report ID | 2023076425 |
| Address | 1 Caine Dr. | City, State ZIP | MADISON, ILLINOIS 62060 |
| Event Date | July 18, 2023 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation | Source of Injury | Conveyors-live roller |
| Industry (NAICS) | 423510 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 38.68000, -90.14000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was measuring a coil that was on a roller conveyor. As the employee placed the tape measure on the coil, the coil passed over a roller and the employee s left index finger was pinched between the coil and the roller. The employee required surgery to amputate 4 millimeters of the fingertip.
Incident Summary
On July 18, 2023, a worker at Lapham-Hickey Steel Corp. in MADISON, ILLINOIS suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation, with conveyors-live roller identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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