Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation · Amputations
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at SENSIENT FLAVORS LLC, 25 E. Maint St., AMBOY, ILLINOIS 61310
on — Amputations, affecting the finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c..
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Final narrative
On February 22, 2021, at approximately at 7:50 p.m., a temporary employee was using a custom-made portable grinder to grind cannoli when his right hand was caught in the grinder s point of operation. His right index finger was severely injured resulting in surgical amputation. His right middle finger was crushed from the second joint to the tip and his right thumb nailbed was separated.
AmputationFinger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.Food and beverage processing machinery-specialized, n.e.c.
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