P.I.M. Brands, LLC
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Crushing injuries — SOMERSET, NEW JERSEY
| Employer | P.I.M. Brands, LLC | Report ID | 2019032691 |
| Address | 500 Pierce St. | City, State ZIP | SOMERSET, NEW JERSEY 08873 |
| Event Date | March 13, 2019 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Crushing injuries | Body Part | Multiple body parts, 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) | 311340 | Inspection # | 1385560 |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.53000, -74.54000 | ||
Incident Narrative
While cleaning floors, an employee was caught in a candy manufacturing machine. He suffered broken ribs and crushing injuries to his chest and arms.
Incident Summary
On March 13, 2019, a worker at P.I.M. Brands, LLC in SOMERSET, NEW JERSEY suffered crushing injuries to the multiple body parts, 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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