PSSI
Struck by falling object unspecified — Amputations, avulsions, enucleations unspecified — AURORA, ILLINOIS
| Employer | PSSI | Report ID | 2025043778 |
| Address | 3777 East Exchange Avenue | City, State ZIP | AURORA, ILLINOIS 60504 |
| Event Date | April 23, 2025 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations, avulsions, enucleations unspecified | Body Part | Finger or thumb tip(s), nail(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by falling object unspecified | Source of Injury | Vehicle and machine parts unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Source, secondary source unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 561720 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.76000, -88.22000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was preparing equipment when a pneumatic actuator fell and crushed his right middle finger, resulting in amputation of the fingertip.
Incident Summary
On April 23, 2025, a worker at PSSI in AURORA, ILLINOIS suffered amputations, avulsions, enucleations unspecified to the finger or thumb tip(s), nail(s). The incident was classified as struck by falling object unspecified, with vehicle and machine parts unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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