Caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning · Amputations
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Treehouse Foods, Inc , 1820 N. Josey Ln., CARROLLTON, TEXAS 75006
on — Amputations, affecting the upper arm(s).
Final narrative
An employee was clearing the pie chunker of loose debris. A blade energized while his left arm was in the machine resulting in amputation between the shoulder and elbow.
HospitalizedAmputationUpper arm(s)Food and beverage processing machinery-specialized, n.e.c.
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