The accident investigation below was opened on Wednesday, June 1st 2016 by OSHA representitives in Crystal Lake, IL which had occured previously at Camfil Usa, Inc.. A had been injured when the caught in running equipment or machinery, n.e.c.
Accident Date2016-05-24
Accident DegreeInjury
NarrativeAn employee was changing over the assembly station. After she changed out the pop-up plate, she restarted the machine. The machine failed to cycle properly and a piece became stuck. The employee's hand then became caught in the cycling device. She sustained several right-hand fractures and a severe laceration by her right thumb.