Bremner Food Group, Inc.
Struck against moving part of machinery or equipment - Amputations - SOUTH BELOIT, Illinois
| Employer | Bremner Food Group, Inc. |
| Address | 1450 Pate Plaza Dr. |
| City, State ZIP | SOUTH BELOIT, Illinois 61080 |
| Report ID | 2015031343 |
| Event Date | March 20, 2015 |
| Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations |
| Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Struck against moving part of machinery or equipment |
| Source of Injury | Fans, blowers-wall, floor, ceiling, ventilation |
| Industry (NAICS) | 311812 |
| Inspection # | 1048781 |
| GPS Coordinates | 42.49445, -89.01775 |
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Incident Narrative
An employee was instructing another employee on how to conduct a moisture test by placing baked cookies coming out of the oven (on a conveyor belt) on top of the fan's guard enclosure. A series of three to four fans are attached to the belt to blow down on the cookies (cooling) as they come out of the oven. These fans could be located 6 to 12 inches above the conveyor belt. The oven operators can't see the fans but are able to reach and make physical contact with them. The injured employee took a moisture reading by removing the cookie from the conveyor belt and placing it on top of the fan's guard for cooling. The employee's right-hand middle finger came in contact with rotating fan blades, amputating her fingertip to the knuckle. A spatula that was available for removing cookies from the pan was not used, and the fan guard was broken at the time of the incident.
Incident Summary
On March 20, 2015, a worker at Bremner Food Group, Inc. in SOUTH BELOIT, Illinois suffered amputations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.. The incident was classified as struck against moving part of machinery or equipment, with fans, blowers-wall, floor, ceiling, ventilation identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
OSHA has recorded 2,235 severe injury reports involving "Struck against moving part of machinery or equipment" incidents in our database. Browse all Struck against moving part of machinery or equipment injuries.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Workers who suffer amputations on the job are generally entitled to workers' compensation benefits covering all medical treatment, prosthetics, rehabilitation, and a portion of lost wages. Many states also provide scheduled permanent disability benefits for the loss of a limb or digit, a fixed payment based on the specific body part affected. In cases where employer negligence was egregious or equipment was defective, a personal injury lawsuit against a third party (the equipment manufacturer) may be possible in addition to workers' comp. An attorney specializing in workers' compensation can advise on available options. Report the injury to OSHA at 1-800-321-OSHA within 24 hours.
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