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Amputations

1 amputation · 2022108955 · 10/12/2022 · Bailey Nurseries, Inc.

Severity

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

Cause

Event
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation
Source
Conveyors-chain
Secondary source
Belts, gloves, neckties, scarves

Employer

Name
Bailey Nurseries, Inc.
Location
1546 North 600 East Rd., ONARGA, ILLINOIS, 60955
NAICS
111421
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

At about 1:15 p.m. on October 12, 2022, an employee was removing potted plants from a conveyor. The conveyor's chain caught his glove and his right hand was pulled into the chain and sprocket, which amputated the tip of his little finger.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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