Brieser Construction Co.
Caught, entangled in running powered equipment normal operation — Amputations involving bone loss — CHANNAHON, ILLINOIS
| Employer | Brieser Construction Co. | Report ID | 2025043278 |
| Address | 25915 S. Frontage Road | City, State ZIP | CHANNAHON, ILLINOIS 60410 |
| Event Date | April 9, 2025 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations involving bone loss | Body Part | Thumb(s) |
| Event Type | Caught, entangled in running powered equipment normal operation | Source of Injury | Drills, braces, drivers |
| Secondary Source | Clothing | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 237120 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.41000, -88.19000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was mixing grout with a portable handheld drill. The employee's sleeve became entangled in the drill bit, resulting in an amputation to the employee's left thumb.
Incident Summary
On April 9, 2025, a worker at Brieser Construction Co. in CHANNAHON, ILLINOIS suffered amputations involving bone loss to the thumb(s). The incident was classified as caught, entangled in running powered equipment normal operation, with drills, braces, drivers identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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