Allergen Free Bakers

Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Amputations — FAIRFIELD, NEW JERSEY

AMPUTATION — Worker suffered amputation at Allergen Free Bakers in 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

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