BELVIDERE, ILLINOIS—
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles US LLC
Struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part · Amputations
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury at Fiat Chrysler Automobiles US LLC, 3000 W. Chrysler Drive, BELVIDERE, ILLINOIS 61008 on — Amputations, affecting the fingertip(s).
Final narrative
On or about January 12, 2015, an employee was injured while loosening the bolts of a rod and collar assembly on a manual assist arm. A component fell and struck his hand, amputating the tip of his left little finger.
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An employee was working inside an engine index cell and was standing in a pit approximately 2.5-3 feet below ground level. The employee went to move from the inbound part of the cell pit to an area between inbound and outbound. He stepped up and out of the pit, over guiderails, and onto a roller ball surface. His foot caught on the guiderail and he tripped and fell forward, fracturing his femur.
BELVIDERE, ILLINOIS—
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On or about March 12, 2016, at approximately 2:00 AM, an employee was working on the assembly line, attempting to stow a steering hose, when her hand was caught between machine components. Her ring finger was amputated at the distal tip, requiring hospitalization.
BELVIDERE, ILLINOIS—
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On February 17, 2016, an employee was installing a fascia and fog lamp on a car. As he was pulling on the wire to connect the fog lamp, he struck the car and punctured his right hand between the index finger and thumb. The injury became infected and required hospitalization.
BELVIDERE, ILLINOIS—
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An employee was injured after abandoning a moving vehicle during transport for repair. The car had failed brakes and no brake fluid at the time. The employee landed on concrete and was hospitalized.
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