Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 140304.015 - Employee Amputates Fingertip When Caught In Conveyor Chain

Accident Summary Nr: 140304.015 -- Report ID: 0524200 -- Event Date: 10/09/2021
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
1558632.015	10/14/2021		311812	Alpha Baking Company

Abstract: At 6:15 a.m. on October 9, 2021, an employee was cleaning a conveyor chain at a commercial bakery while working alone. The employee was removing bread build up to ensure that the equipment was running properly. The conveyor machine was in operation when the employee noticed a buildup of grease on the chain. The employee was wearing a latex glove and used his hand to wipe away the grease when the glove got caught and pulled his right hand into the chain and sprocket. The employee's right index finger was amputated, and he was hospitalized.

Keywords: Amputated, Amputation, Caught In, Chain, Cleaning, Conveyor, Equipment Operator, Fingertip, Food Preparation, Food processing, Glove, Pulled In, Sprocket, Working Alone

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	1558632.015	25	M	Hospitalized injury		Machinery maintenance occupations

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