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Avulsions, enucleations

1 hospitalization · 2022109106 · 10/18/2022 · Gerber Products Co.

Severity

Hospitalized
1
Amputation
0
Loss of eye
0
Body part
Hand(s), unspecified
Nature of injury
Avulsions, enucleations

Cause

Event
Struck against moving part of machinery or equipment
Source
Conveyors-belt

Employer

Name
Gerber Products Co.
Location
4301 Harriet Ave, FORT SMITH, ARKANSAS, 72904
NAICS
311514
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

On October 18, 2022, at approximately 4:45 p.m., an employee was attempting to retrieve a glass jar of product that had fallen between a transition point of two conveyors. The employee's right hand made contact with the conveyor belt, causing the skin on the top of their hand to be removed. The employee was hospitalized.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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