RICHFIELD, 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., 1572 E Highway 26, RICHFIELD, IDAHO 83349 on — Amputations, affecting the finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c..
Final narrative
An employee was drying the star valve with a paper towel when the machine turned on. The valve rotated and sucked the towel and the employee's finger into the rotating equipment resulting in the amputation of the middle finger to the first knuckle.
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GOODING, IDAHO—
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An employee was working at the calcium flow board when the gasket from the outflowing hydrogen sulfide tank failed. The resultant pressure pushed the sodium hydroxide solution 15 feet to where the employee was working. The chemical caused burns to 12% of the backside of the employee's lower legs.
GOODING, IDAHO—
Glanbia Foods, Inc.
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.
GOODING, IDAHO—
GLANBIA FOODS, INC.
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.
BLACKFOOT, IDAHO—
Glanbia Foods, Inc
An employee was cleaning under a cheese tower conveyor belt when hot water (175 F) was released on the employee, burning the left shoulder and arm.
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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