Struck against moving part of machinery or equipment · Amputations
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Proven Partners Group, LLC, 1111 BOWES RD., ELGIN, ILLINOIS 60120
on — Amputations, affecting the finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c..
Final narrative
An employee was checking the bottom door of the mixer to confirm it was closed when his left hand contacted the mixer blades resulting in multiple finger amputations.
AmputationFinger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.Mixers, blenders, whippers-food and beverage
More severe injuries at Proven Partners Group, LLC
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