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Amputations

1 amputation, 1 hospitalization · 2019099844 · 9/19/2019 · Bradford Systems Corporation

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 regular operation
Source
Conveyors-belt

Employer

Name
Bradford Systems Corporation
Location
2600 Forbs Avenue, HOFFMAN ESTATES, ILLINOIS, 60192
NAICS
238290
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee and a co-worker were installing conveyor equipment at the worksite. The injured employee's right hand became caught in the belt of a conveyor while it was moving. Multiple fingers and a thumb were amputated.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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