Amalgamated Sugar Co
Caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning — Amputations — PAUL, IDAHO
| Employer | Amalgamated Sugar Co | Report ID | 2019077428 |
| Address | 1125 Sunnyslope Dr. | City, State ZIP | PAUL, IDAHO 83347 |
| Event Date | July 20, 2019 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning | Source of Injury | Pumps |
| Industry (NAICS) | 311313 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 42.61000, -113.78000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was repairing the belt on a vacuum pump when it started and rotated, causing the amputation of the employee's right ring finger.
Incident Summary
On July 20, 2019, a worker at Amalgamated Sugar Co in PAUL, IDAHO suffered amputations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.. The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning, with pumps identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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