ELWOOD, ILLINOIS·
American Auto Works
Struck by swinging part of powered vehicle · Amputations
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury at American Auto Works, 27141 South Industrial Park Drive, ELWOOD, ILLINOIS 60421 on , Amputations, affecting the finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c..
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Final narrative
An employee parked on a ramp, then opened the railcar door. The employee's right thumb got caught between the ramp and door, causing a partial amputation.
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