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Amputations involving bone loss

1 amputation · 20241211075 · 12/2/2024 · Zimmerman Feed & Grain

Severity

Hospitalized
0
Amputation
1
Loss of eye
0
Body part
Upper arm(s)
Nature of injury
Amputations involving bone loss

Cause

Event
Struck by running powered equipment during maintenance, cleaning, testing
Source
Conveyors belt, slot, chain
Secondary source
Secondary source not applicable

Employer

Name
Zimmerman Feed & Grain
Location
7794 N 3350 E Rd, CHATSWORTH, ILLINOIS, 60921
NAICS
424510
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

On December 2, 2024, an employee was performing maintenance on a drag-chain conveyor when the equipment started up and the employee's right arm was amputated up to 3/4 of his bicep. The employee was hospitalized.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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