HMA Concrete LLC
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Amputations — TOWNSEND, DELAWARE
| Employer | HMA Concrete LLC | Report ID | 2019055192 |
| Address | 734 Dexters Corner Road | City, State ZIP | TOWNSEND, DELAWARE 19734 |
| Event Date | May 22, 2019 | Outcome | Hospitalized, Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Foot (feet), unspecified |
| Event Type | Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation | Source of Injury | Conveyors-belt |
| Industry (NAICS) | 327320 | Inspection # | 1402844 |
| GPS Coordinates | 39.38000, -75.69000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was standing on top of a conveyor belt that feeds the main bowl in the concrete plant trying to adjust the pulley. He was trying to loosen clamps or bolts when the belt started and the employee's right leg was caught in the belt opening resulting in amputation of the employee's right foot.
Incident Summary
On May 22, 2019, a worker at HMA Concrete LLC in TOWNSEND, DELAWARE suffered amputations to the foot (feet), unspecified. 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, amputation.
Context
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