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Internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk

1 amputation, 1 hospitalization · 2018099226 · 9/6/2018 · New Pig

Severity

Hospitalized
1
Amputation
1
Loss of eye
0
Body part
Chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders
Nature of injury
Internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk

Cause

Event
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation
Source
Elevators

Employer

Name
New Pig
Location
One Pork Avenue, TIPTON, PENNSYLVANIA, 16684
NAICS
325211
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

A temporary employee was on an elevator under a high-speed sheeter, helping clear a jam between two belts. The elevator activated, pinning the employee between itself and the machine walking platform. The employee suffered a partial collapsed lung and an abrasion injury.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
Machine
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