Caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning · Crushing injuries
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Quaker Manufacturing, LLC, 1703 EAST VOORHEES STREET, DANVILLE, ILLINOIS 61832
on — Crushing injuries, affecting the hand(s) and arm(s), n.e.c..
Final narrative
On October 2, 2020, at approximately 8:45 AM, in preparation for cleaning activities, an employee crouched down beneath a conveyor belt. The employee lost balance and his left hand landed on the belt tension roller. He was pulled in between the roller and the belt, resulting in crushing injuries to the left hand and forearm. The employee was hospitalized and required surgery.
HospitalizedHand(s) and arm(s), n.e.c.Conveyors-belt
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