VITA FOOD PRODUCTS, INC.
Caught, entangled in running powered equipment normal operation — Fractures — CHICAGO, ILLINOIS
| Employer | VITA FOOD PRODUCTS, INC. | Report ID | 2024109830 |
| Address | 2222 WEST LAKE STREET | City, State ZIP | CHICAGO, ILLINOIS 60612 |
| Event Date | October 22, 2024 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Other finger(s) n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Caught, entangled in running powered equipment normal operation | Source of Injury | Lathes |
| Secondary Source | Gloves, handguards except disposable, electric insulating | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 311611 | Inspection # | 1783975 |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.88000, -87.68000 | ||
Incident Narrative
On October 22, 2024, an employee was sanding a steel rod on a rotating lathe when the glove on the employee's right hand was caught on the rod, resulting in compound fractures to their right middle, ring, and little fingers.
Incident Summary
On October 22, 2024, a worker at VITA FOOD PRODUCTS, INC. in CHICAGO, ILLINOIS suffered fractures to the other finger(s) n.e.c.. The incident was classified as caught, entangled in running powered equipment normal operation, with lathes identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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