Sloan Valve Company
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Amputations — FRANKLIN PARK, ILLINOIS
| Employer | Sloan Valve Company | Report ID | 2023099033 |
| Address | 10500 Seymour Blvd. | City, State ZIP | FRANKLIN PARK, ILLINOIS 60131 |
| Event Date | September 29, 2023 | Outcome | Hospitalized, Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation | Source of Injury | Metalworking lathes |
| Industry (NAICS) | 332919 | Inspection # | 1701442 |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.95000, -87.88000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was loading a chucker machine. As the cutting tool was advancing toward the part, the employee's right middle finger was amputated.
Incident Summary
On September 29, 2023, a worker at Sloan Valve Company in FRANKLIN PARK, ILLINOIS suffered amputations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.. The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation, with metalworking lathes identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized, amputation.
Context
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