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Amputations

1 amputation, 1 hospitalization · 2015021389 · 2/13/2015 · Zellwin Farms Company

Severity

Hospitalized
1
Amputation
1
Loss of eye
0
Body part
Finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.
Nature of injury
Amputations

Cause

Event
Caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning
Source
Conveyors-chain

Employer

Name
Zellwin Farms Company
Location
6052 Jones Ave, ZELLWOOD, FLORIDA, 32798
NAICS
322299
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

A key came out of a shaft on the conveyor. The injured employee shut down the number 2 line, removed the guard to access the key, replaced the key, reinstalled the guard, and started the machine. He noticed the conveyor making a noise. He then removed the guard with the system running and determined a need to put grease on the chain. With a gloved right hand, he applied grease to the chain with his right index finger. His finger got pinched between the sprocket and the chain.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
Machine
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