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Compass Group

Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Multiple traumatic injuries and disorders, n.e.c. — BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Compass Group in BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA
Employer Compass Group Report ID 20171211610
Address 810 St. Vincent Drive City, State ZIP BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA 35205
Event Date December 7, 2017 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Multiple traumatic injuries and disorders, n.e.c. Body Part Hand(s), unspecified
Event Type Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation Source of Injury Dishwashers
Industry (NAICS) 722511 Inspection # —
GPS Coordinates 33.50000, -86.78000

Incident Narrative

An employee dropped a utensil into a dish machine near its conveyor belt system. He was attempting to retrieve the item when his right hand became caught in the conveyor, suffering a large laceration and nerve damage. The machine was running at the time of the incident.

Incident Summary

On December 7, 2017, a worker at Compass Group in BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA suffered multiple traumatic injuries and disorders, n.e.c. to the hand(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation, with dishwashers identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

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