Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation · Amputations
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at MONDELEZ GLOBAL LLC, 1555 W. US 34, NAPERVILLE, ILLINOIS 60540
on — Amputations, affecting the finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c..
Final narrative
On September 20, 2015 an employee was working in spice room #1 adjusting the flow of seasoning and amputated his left middle finger when it came in contact with a rotating auger at the end of the feeder tube.
HospitalizedFinger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.Food and beverage processing machinery-specialized, n.e.c.
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