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Nonfatal 'crushing' injuries

1 hospitalization · 20241110338 · 11/5/2024 · JR Simplot

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
Conveyors belt, slot, chain
Secondary source
Secondary source not applicable

Employer

Name
JR Simplot
Location
16757 Simplot Blvd, CALDWELL, IDAHO, 83607
NAICS
311411
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was cleaning potatoes from the peeler line when his index finger and thumb were pinched by the chain drive of a conveyor belt. The employee was hospitalized with crushed fingers.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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