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Amputations

1 amputation · 2015074716 · 7/16/2015 · Pellman Foods Inc

Severity

Hospitalized
0
Amputation
1
Loss of eye
0
Body part
Fingertip(s)
Nature of injury
Amputations

Cause

Event
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation
Source
Conveyors-chain

Employer

Name
Pellman Foods Inc
Location
122 South Shirk Street, NEW HOLLAND, PENNSYLVANIA, 17557
NAICS
311813
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was working near the wash line conveyor in the production area. She reached to remove a bucket from the conveyor when her right-hand pinky and ring fingertips were amputated by a chain and sprocket.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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