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Nonfatal 'crushing' injuries

1 hospitalization · 2024109606 · 10/16/2024 · Advanced Industrial Services, Inc.

Severity

Hospitalized
1
Amputation
0
Loss of eye
0
Body part
Other finger(s) n.e.c.
Nature of injury
Nonfatal 'crushing' injuries

Cause

Event
Struck by running powered equipment during maintenance, cleaning, testing
Source
Agitators, mixers earth, mineral
Secondary source
Augers except conveyor

Employer

Name
Advanced Industrial Services, Inc.
Location
295 Brown Street, ELIZABETHTOWN, PENNSYLVANIA, 17022
NAICS
238290
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was replacing the auger inside an open mixer. When the auger was set inside the outer shaft, it moved back into place, dropping down approximately 2 to 4 inches. The employee was still holding onto the auger, and his left little finger was crushed.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
Machine
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