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Crushing injuries

1 hospitalization · 2020109376 · 10/2/2020 · Quaker Manufacturing, LLC

Severity

Hospitalized
1
Amputation
0
Loss of eye
0
Body part
Hand(s) and arm(s), n.e.c.
Nature of injury
Crushing injuries

Cause

Event
Caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning
Source
Conveyors-belt

Employer

Name
Quaker Manufacturing, LLC
Location
1703 EAST VOORHEES STREET, DANVILLE, ILLINOIS, 61832
NAICS
311999
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

On October 2, 2020, at approximately 8:45 AM, in preparation for cleaning activities, an employee crouched down beneath a conveyor belt. The employee lost balance and his left hand landed on the belt tension roller. He was pulled in between the roller and the belt, resulting in crushing injuries to the left hand and forearm. The employee was hospitalized and required surgery.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
Machine
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