Struck by running powered equipment during maintenance, cleaning, testing · Amputations, avulsions, enucleations unspecified
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Hearthside Food Solutions, LLC, 1800 Averill Road, GENEVA, ILLINOIS 60134
on — Amputations, avulsions, enucleations unspecified, affecting the Finger or thumb tip(s), nail(s).
Final narrative
An employee was clearing a jam on a machine when their right index fingertip was amputated by the sealer. A guard was in place at the time.
Amputation Finger or thumb tip(s), nail(s) Packaging, wrapping, bundling machinery
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