DUNKIRK, NEW YORK—
NESTLE PURINA PETCARE
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation · Amputations
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury at NESTLE PURINA PETCARE, 3800 MIDDLE ROAD, DUNKIRK, NEW YORK 14048 on — Amputations, affecting the finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c..
Final narrative
An employee was taking a product sample from an extruder machine when the employee's right index finger was caught and amputated in the moving auger. The machine was unguarded at the time.
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DUNKIRK, NEW YORK—
NESTLE PURINA PETCARE
An employee was moving a piece of equipment on a rolling platform when his hand was pinched between the door frame and the equipment, resulting in the amputation of his right little finger and a partial amputation of his ring finger.
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NESTLE PURINA PETCARE
An employee was moving bags of dog food in the packaging area, tripped over a support beam, and fell. The employee sustained a broken leg.
DENVER, COLORADO—
NESTLE PURINA PETCARE
An employee was standing on a piece of equipment while repairing another piece of equipment that was approximately 8 feet above the ground. The employee fell 3 feet to the ground and landed on his right leg, resulting in a dislocated right knee and a leg fracture that required hospitalization.
ALLENTOWN, PENNSYLVANIA—
NESTLE PURINA PETCARE
An employee was conducting a maintenance inspection on a hydrostatic retort. They were opening an inspection port by removing a clamp when residual hot water exited the port and contacted the employee. The employee sustained first- and second-degree burns to their torso and arms.
ALLENTOWN, PENNSYLVANIA—
NESTLE PURINA PETCARE
A hot water supply line coupler separated near an employee, who was evaluating an unrelated pump nearby. The water caused first- and second-degree burns to the employee's arms.
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