Pittsfield Machine, LLC
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Amputations — PAYSON, ILLINOIS
| Employer | Pittsfield Machine, LLC | Report ID | 2023087141 |
| Address | 609 N. Fulton St. | City, State ZIP | PAYSON, ILLINOIS 62360 |
| Event Date | August 7, 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 | Sawing machinery-stationary, n.e.c. |
| Secondary Source | Belts, gloves, neckties, scarves | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 332710 | Inspection # | 1690802 |
| GPS Coordinates | 39.82000, -91.24000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was holding a spacer block while operating a clipper saw. When the machine started up, the employee's glove was pulled into the saw. He suffered amputations to his right middle and ring fingertips.
Incident Summary
On August 7, 2023, a worker at Pittsfield Machine, LLC in PAYSON, ILLINOIS suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation, with sawing machinery-stationary, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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