Caught in running equipment or machinery, unspecified · Amputations
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at FLAVORCHEM CORPORATION, 1525 BROOK DRIVE, DOWNERS GROVE, ILLINOIS 60515
on — Amputations, affecting the fingertip(s).
Final narrative
A temporary employee's right index and middle fingertips were amputated in a spray dryer.
AmputationFingertip(s)Food and beverage processing machinery-specialized, n.e.c.
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