VITA FOOD PRODUCTS
Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. — Amputations — CHICAGO, ILLINOIS
| Employer | VITA FOOD PRODUCTS | Report ID | 2023109485 |
| Address | 2222 WEST LAKE STREET | City, State ZIP | CHICAGO, ILLINOIS 60612 |
| Event Date | October 13, 2023 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. | Source of Injury | Racks-garment and other |
| Industry (NAICS) | 311611 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.88000, -87.68000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was moving a wheeled metal rack that was filled with trays and product (fish). The wheeled rack fell to the floor and landed on the employee's fingertips. The edge of the cart amputated his right middle fingertip and lacerated his right ring and index fingers.
Incident Summary
On October 13, 2023, a worker at VITA FOOD PRODUCTS in CHICAGO, ILLINOIS suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c., with racks-garment and other identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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