FOREST PARK, ILLINOIS—
Ferrara Candy Company
Contact with hot objects or substances · Heat (thermal) burns, unspecified
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury at Ferrara Candy Company, 7301 Harrison St., FOREST PARK, ILLINOIS 60130 on — Heat (thermal) burns, unspecified, affecting the multiple upper extremities locations, n.e.c..
Final narrative
An employee was injured on his right shoulder, arm, and hand by hot water while cleaning a hopper. Based on his condition, he was sent to the clinic then further referred to the hospital.
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CHICAGO, ILLINOIS—
Ferrara Candy Company
At 11:15 a.m. on March 7, 2022, a temporary employee was training on a production line. While clearing waffle cones from the oven, she lacerated her right wrist on the oven blade and was hospitalized for surgery.
ITASCA, ILLINOIS—
Ferrara Candy Company
At 11:00 p.m. on August 18, 2021, an employee was inspecting and setting up a press when it amputated the employee's left index finger.
BELLWOOD, ILLINOIS—
Ferrara Candy Company
An employee was troubleshooting a candy machine when their left middle fingertip was amputated by the rotary valve blades.
BELLWOOD, ILLINOIS—
Ferrara Candy Company
An employee was clearing sugar buildup within the sugar hopper when his left hand contacted the rotary valve resulting in amputation of the middle fingertip.
ITASCA, ILLINOIS—
Ferrara Candy Company
At 1:30 p.m. on November 10, 2019, an employee was working near a confectionery-making machine's reject conveyor. The conveyor caught and lacerated the employee's little finger, and the fingertip was amputated.
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