Allergen Free Bakers
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Amputations — FAIRFIELD, NEW JERSEY
| Employer | Allergen Free Bakers | Report ID | 2015085368 |
| Address | 18H Commerce Road | City, State ZIP | FAIRFIELD, NEW JERSEY 07004 |
| Event Date | August 3, 2015 | Outcome | Hospitalized, Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation | Source of Injury | Food and beverage processing machinery-specialized, n.e.c. |
| Industry (NAICS) | 311812 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.87000, -74.31000 | ||
Incident Narrative
On August 3, 2015, at approximately 8:48 a.m., an employee was operating a pie and tart press machine. The employee's hand reached into the machine, and his finger got squeezed between both plates during the pressing process. His fingertip was amputated.
Incident Summary
On August 3, 2015, a worker at Allergen Free Bakers in FAIRFIELD, NEW JERSEY suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation, with food and beverage processing machinery-specialized, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized, amputation.
Context
OSHA has recorded 6,694 severe injury reports involving "Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation" incidents in our database. Browse all Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation injuries.
Similar Incidents
Other severe injury reports involving Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation events:
| Date | Employer | Location | Nature | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 15, 2016 | Shiloh Industries, Inc. | PENDERGRASS, GEORGIA | Amputations | Amp. |
| May 17, 2019 | Tindall Corporation | CONLEY, GEORGIA | Amputations | Hosp., Amp. |
| Apr 16, 2019 | Ware Industries, Inc. | SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NEW JERSEY | Crushing injuries | Hosp. |
| Oct 10, 2018 | Bel Brands USA | LITTLE CHUTE, WISCONSIN | Amputations | Amp. |
| Nov 9, 2018 | New England Wire Products, Inc | LEOMINSTER, MASSACHUSETTS | Amputations | Hosp., Amp. |
| Oct 20, 2017 | UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF CLEVELAND | CLEVELAND, OHIO | Amputations | Amp. |
| Mar 12, 2022 | Tables MFG. | KAUFMAN, TEXAS | Amputations | Hosp., Amp. |
| May 28, 2019 | Hiossen, Inc. | FAIRLESS HILLS, PENNSYLVANIA | Amputations | Amp. |