Gruma Corporation
Caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning — Amputations — MOUNTAIN TOP, PENNSYLVANIA
| Employer | Gruma Corporation | Report ID | 2021043409 |
| Address | 15 Elmwood Drive | City, State ZIP | MOUNTAIN TOP, PENNSYLVANIA 18707 |
| Event Date | April 24, 2021 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning | Source of Injury | Food and beverage processing machinery-specialized, n.e.c. |
| Industry (NAICS) | 311830 | Inspection # | 1527879 |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.13000, -75.90000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was trying to push out a catch pan to clean an area. The employee's right index finger came into contact with the machine's drive chain and sprocket, causing an amputation to the fingertip. The machine was guarded at the time.
Incident Summary
On April 24, 2021, a worker at Gruma Corporation in MOUNTAIN TOP, PENNSYLVANIA suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning, with food and beverage processing machinery-specialized, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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