Safety Incidents OSHA Severe Injury Reports · 2015–2025
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Overton Chicago Gear Corporation

Injured by slipping or swinging object held by other person · Amputations

Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury at Overton Chicago Gear Corporation, 530 Westgate DR, ADDISON, ILLINOIS 60101 on , Amputations, affecting the fingertip(s).

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Two mechanics were trying to reposition a crooked race inside a pit furnace that was preventing the furnace cover from closing properly. One of the mechanics was at the upper end of the furnace using a long, steel tool to strike the race in an attempt to pry it loose. The second mechanic was near the bottom of the furnace, checking the position of the race after each attempt to move it. The steel tool struck his hand and amputated his right ring fingertip.

Amputation Fingertip(s) Striking and nailing handtools-nonpowered, n.e.c.