OSHA Accident Investigation · Summary #221387715
ATF, INC.
LINCOLNWOOD, IL·
Event description
Employee's finger is lacerated during machine setup and trou
Investigation abstract
At 4:00 p.m. on June 11, 2021, Employee #1 was performing a setup on a machine when he noticed an unusual noise and called a maintenance mechanic to assist with troubleshooting. During the process, the mechanic jogged the machine, and the employee's finger was caught at the point of operation. The injury was initially reported as an amputation but was later determined to be a severe laceration. Miscommunication between the employee and the maintenance mechanic contributed to the incident. The employee was treated without hospitalization.
Victim
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#1 Non-hospitalized injury Age 40 M
- Event type
- 2
- Occupation code
- 0
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