GOODING, IDAHO—
Glanbia Foods, Inc.
Caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning · Amputations
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury at Glanbia Foods, Inc., 1734 S. 2300 E., GOODING, IDAHO 83330 on — Amputations, affecting the finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified.
Final narrative
An maintenance employee opened a closed panel of an energized motor which activated unexpectedly catching the employee's index, ring and middle fingers in the pulley system and causing an amputation injury.
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GOODING, IDAHO—
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An employee was repairing a valve when air pressure was lost and the valve closed on the employee's pinky finger, resulting in a fingertip amputation.
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While troubleshooting a conveyor system, an employee's right hand became caught in the machinery. The employee sustained some degloving and two fingertips were amputated.
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GOODING, IDAHO—
Glanbia Foods, Inc.
Two maintenance workers were servicing an electronic fill button on a nearby 12 to 17 percent sodium hypochlorite chemical day tank. A 1-inch chemical line became dislodged and sprayed both employees, causing chemical burns on their chests, torsos, and arms. Both employees were hospitalized.
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