Mart Produce LLC
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Crushing injuries — RUPERT, IDAHO
| Employer | Mart Produce LLC | Report ID | 2018043566 |
| Address | 70 N 100 E, PO Box 34 | City, State ZIP | RUPERT, IDAHO 83350 |
| Event Date | April 13, 2018 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Crushing injuries | Body Part | Hand(s) and arm(s), n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation | Source of Injury | Conveyors-belt |
| Secondary Source | Blouses, shirts, dresses, trousers, skirts | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 424480 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 42.63000, -113.64000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was loading potatoes onto a conveyor belt when the employee's sleeve became caught on the conveyor. The conveyor then crushed the employee's left hand/forearm.
Incident Summary
On April 13, 2018, a worker at Mart Produce LLC in RUPERT, IDAHO suffered crushing injuries to the hand(s) and arm(s), n.e.c.. The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation, with conveyors-belt identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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