Diesel Radiator Co.
Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment — Amputations — MELROSE PARK, ILLINOIS
| Employer | Diesel Radiator Co. | Report ID | 20231211487 |
| Address | 1985 Janice Avenue | City, State ZIP | MELROSE PARK, ILLINOIS 60160 |
| Event Date | December 19, 2023 | Outcome | Hospitalized, Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment | Source of Injury | Radiator-vehicle |
| Industry (NAICS) | 333414 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.91000, -87.88000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was placing a radiator on the floor and caught their middle finger underneath it, resulting in a fingertip amputation.
Incident Summary
On December 19, 2023, a worker at Diesel Radiator Co. in MELROSE PARK, ILLINOIS suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment, with radiator-vehicle identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized, amputation.
Context
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