Herc Rentals
Struck by other falling object n.e.c. — Amputations involving bone loss — STREAMWOOD, ILLINOIS
| Employer | Herc Rentals | Report ID | 2025032119 |
| Address | 1339 Yorkshire Drive | City, State ZIP | STREAMWOOD, ILLINOIS 60107 |
| Event Date | March 5, 2025 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations involving bone loss | Body Part | Finger or thumb tip(s), nail(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by other falling object n.e.c. | Source of Injury | Skid-steer loaders, mini loaders |
| Secondary Source | Jacks | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 532490 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 42.01000, -88.15000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was jacking up a skid steer to place the unit on jack stands. While adjusting the stands, the unit slipped and contacted their right index finger. The employee sustained an amputation of the finger at the first joint.
Incident Summary
On March 5, 2025, a worker at Herc Rentals in STREAMWOOD, ILLINOIS suffered amputations involving bone loss to the finger or thumb tip(s), nail(s). The incident was classified as struck by other falling object n.e.c., with skid-steer loaders, mini loaders identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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