MONDELEZ GLOBAL LLC
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Amputations — NAPERVILLE, ILLINOIS
| Employer | MONDELEZ GLOBAL LLC | Report ID | 2015097221 |
| Address | 1555 W. US 34 | City, State ZIP | NAPERVILLE, ILLINOIS 60540 |
| Event Date | September 20, 2015 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c. |
| 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 # | 1098137 |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.76000, -88.15000 | ||
Incident Narrative
On September 20, 2015 an employee was working in spice room #1 adjusting the flow of seasoning and amputated his left middle finger when it came in contact with a rotating auger at the end of the feeder tube.
Incident Summary
On September 20, 2015, a worker at MONDELEZ GLOBAL LLC in NAPERVILLE, ILLINOIS suffered amputations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.. 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.
Context
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