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Amputations

1 amputation, 1 hospitalization · 2016042765 · 4/2/2016 · Fresh Express

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
Fresh Express
Location
7505 Grayson Road, HARRISBURG, PENNSYLVANIA, 17111
NAICS
311991
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was blowing down a bagger product feed conveyor with an air hose when his right hand became entangled in the chain drive. His right index finger was amputated with fractures to the remaining three fingers.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
Machine
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