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Amputations

1 amputation, 1 hospitalization · 2016098707 · 9/14/2016 · Barry Callebaut USA, LLC

Severity

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

Cause

Event
Caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning
Source
Food and beverage processing machinery-specialized, n.e.c.

Employer

Name
Barry Callebaut USA, LLC
Location
4801 S. Lawndale Street, CHICAGO, ILLINOIS, 60632
NAICS
311320
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was cleaning a clogged airlock system that had rotating blades in the airlock. The employee's left index finger made contact with the rotating blade, amputating his fingertip between the top of the finger and the first knuckle/joint.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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