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Amputations

1 amputation · 2023087715 · 8/22/2023 · R.C.M. Industries, Inc. dba Aallied Die Casting Company of Illinois

Severity

Hospitalized
0
Amputation
1
Loss of eye
0
Body part
Fingertip(s)
Nature of injury
Amputations

Cause

Event
Struck against moving part of machinery or equipment
Source
Grinders, abraders

Employer

Name
R.C.M. Industries, Inc. dba Aallied Die Casting Company of Illinois
Location
3021 Cullerton Dr., FRANKLIN PARK, ILLINOIS, 60131
NAICS
331523
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was brushing debris off a part with their right hand when their left hand made contact with the rotating grinding wheel on a surface grinder. Their left index fingertip was amputated.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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