R.C.M. Industries, Inc. dba Aallied Die Casting Company of Illinois
Struck by running powered equipment during maintenance, cleaning, testing · Amputations, avulsions, enucleations unspecified
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at R.C.M. Industries, Inc. dba Aallied Die Casting Company of Illinois, 3021 Cullerton St, FRANKLIN PARK, ILLINOIS 60131
on — Amputations, avulsions, enucleations unspecified, affecting the Finger or thumb tip(s), nail(s).
Final narrative
On May 15, 2025, an employee was assisting with troubleshooting an issue with a die in a die casting machine. While unjamming the machine, the employee's finger was caught between a section of the die and a wooden spacer. The employee's left middle fingertip was amputated.
Amputation Finger or thumb tip(s), nail(s) Casting machinery
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