Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation · Amputations
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Panera Bread, 1400 Butterfield Road, DOWNERS GROVE, ILLINOIS 60515
on — Amputations, affecting the fingertip(s).
Final narrative
An employee was cutting bagels with a bagel slicer. The slicer blade amputated the tip of his right ring finger.
An employee was on a ladder that was on a counter changing a light bulb on the ceiling. As he descended the ladder, he fell sideways with the ladder and struck his head on the floor.
An employee was opening the gates to the dumpster area in order to dump materials. The wind blew one of the halves of the metal gate, striking the employee in the face. The employee was hospitalized with face and neck injuries.
An employee was sharpening peeler blades when their shirt was caught in the grinding wheel. The employee sustained tendon damage and a crushed right hand.
An employee was preparing to cut lumber on a panel saw when the clamp engaged and caught the employee's left middle finger, resulting in a fingertip amputation.
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