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Amputations

1 amputation · 2020010483 · 1/16/2020 · VAN DRUNEN FARMS

Severity

Hospitalized
0
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 regular operation
Source
Conveyors-screw, auger

Employer

Name
VAN DRUNEN FARMS
Location
9826 E. 3000 N Road, MOMENCE, ILLINOIS, 60954
NAICS
311423
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was operating a screw conveyor when his left hand entered the conveyor's auger, resulting in an amputation of approximately 3/4 of the middle finger.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
Machine
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