Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation · Amputations
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at DIPAOLO BAKING CO., INC., 598 PLYMOUTH AVENUE N., ROCHESTER, NEW YORK 14608
on — Amputations, affecting the arm(s), n.e.c..
Final narrative
An employee was placing dough into a hopper that led to a proofing machine. The employee attempted to remove excess dough from the machine when their right arm contacted the sprocket and chain, resulting in a right arm amputation. The machine was in operation at the time of the incident.
HospitalizedAmputationArm(s), n.e.c.Food and beverage processing machinery-specialized, n.e.c.
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