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Amputations

1 amputation, 1 hospitalization · 2021053877 · 5/11/2021 · Spider Company, 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 regular operation
Source
Brake presses

Employer

Name
Spider Company, Inc.
Location
10253 North 2nd Street, MACHESNEY PARK, ILLINOIS, 61115
NAICS
541330
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

On May 11, 2021, an employee was operating a pedal-operated brake press, and was feeding sheet metal into the press. Both of their hands were caught in the press, resulting in amputation of the right index finger and possibly crushed knuckles on both hands.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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