United Contractors Midwest, Inc.
Struck by running powered equipment n.e.c. — Amputations involving bone loss — SHERMAN, ILLINOIS
| Employer | United Contractors Midwest, Inc. | Report ID | 2025054924 |
| Address | Interstate 55 Bridge Project at Sangamon River | City, State ZIP | SHERMAN, ILLINOIS 62684 |
| Event Date | May 24, 2025 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations involving bone loss | Body Part | Thumb(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by running powered equipment n.e.c. | Source of Injury | Stationary saws table |
| Secondary Source | Machine guards | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 237310 | Inspection # | 1821299 |
| GPS Coordinates | 39.91000, -89.58000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee's left thumb was partially amputated with loss of bone when his hand slipped while using a table saw with an unguarded, rotating blade.
Incident Summary
On May 24, 2025, a worker at United Contractors Midwest, Inc. in SHERMAN, ILLINOIS suffered amputations involving bone loss to the thumb(s). The incident was classified as struck by running powered equipment n.e.c., with stationary saws table identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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