Aisin Light Metals, LLC
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Amputations — MARION, ILLINOIS
| Employer | Aisin Light Metals, LLC | Report ID | 20231211463 |
| Address | 10900 Redcoat Drive | City, State ZIP | MARION, ILLINOIS 62959 |
| Event Date | December 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 | Sawing machinery-stationary, unspecified |
| Industry (NAICS) | 336211 | Inspection # | 1717865 |
| GPS Coordinates | 37.72000, -88.91000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was clearing product from the blade of a saw and her hand was thrown into the blade. The employee's left thumb tip was amputated. A guard was in place at the time.
Incident Summary
On December 18, 2023, a worker at Aisin Light Metals, LLC in MARION, 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, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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