D. F. Stauffer Biscuit Co., Inc.
Caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning — Cuts, lacerations — YORK, PENNSYLVANIA
| Employer | D. F. Stauffer Biscuit Co., Inc. | Report ID | 2016032621 |
| Address | 360 South Belmont Street | City, State ZIP | YORK, PENNSYLVANIA 17403 |
| Event Date | March 29, 2016 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Cuts, lacerations | Body Part | Forearm(s) |
| Event Type | Caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning | Source of Injury | Food and beverage processing machinery-specialized, n.e.c. |
| Industry (NAICS) | 311821 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 39.96000, -76.69000 | ||
Incident Narrative
While cleaning a buildup of dough from the conveyor roller, an employee's left hand was caught between the roller and the conveyor belt. The employee sustained left-hand injuries and a left forearm laceration that required surgery.
Incident Summary
On March 29, 2016, a worker at D. F. Stauffer Biscuit Co., Inc. in YORK, PENNSYLVANIA suffered cuts, lacerations to the forearm(s). The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning, 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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