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Amputations

1 amputation, 1 hospitalization · 2015010557 · 1/17/2015 · KIK CUSTOM PRODUCTS, INC.

Severity

Hospitalized
1
Amputation
1
Loss of eye
0
Body part
Finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.
Nature of injury
Amputations

Cause

Event
Caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning
Source
Conveyors-powered, unspecified

Employer

Name
KIK CUSTOM PRODUCTS, INC.
Location
1 WEST HEGELER LANE, DANVILLE, ILLINOIS, 61832
NAICS
325998
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

A mechanic suffered a thumb amputation while performing maintenance on the packing station conveyor line #7. The employee removed the guard to see what was making a noise, lost his balance, and fell into a chain and sprocket.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
Machine
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