DIPAOLO BAKING CO., INC.
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Amputations — ROCHESTER, NEW YORK
| Employer | DIPAOLO BAKING CO., INC. | Report ID | 2021108489 |
| Address | 598 PLYMOUTH AVENUE N. | City, State ZIP | ROCHESTER, NEW YORK 14608 |
| Event Date | October 1, 2021 | Outcome | Hospitalized, Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Arm(s), 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) | 311811 | Inspection # | 1555909 |
| GPS Coordinates | 43.16000, -77.62000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was placing dough into a hopper that led to a proofing machine. The employee attempted to remove excess dough from the machine when their right arm contacted the sprocket and chain, resulting in a right arm amputation. The machine was in operation at the time of the incident.
Incident Summary
On October 1, 2021, a worker at DIPAOLO BAKING CO., INC. in ROCHESTER, NEW YORK suffered amputations to the arm(s), 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, amputation.
Context
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