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Amputations

1 amputation · 2021054359 · 5/28/2021 · Corefx Ingredients LLC

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 maintenance, cleaning
Source
Food and beverage processing machinery-specialized, n.e.c.

Employer

Name
Corefx Ingredients LLC
Location
12495 N. Pleasant Hills Rd, ORANGEVILLE, ILLINOIS, 61060
NAICS
311991
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was assisting in cleaning out the baghouse in the spray dryer room when the blades of the rotary valve amputated four fingers on their right hand.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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