Thomas Foods International
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Amputations — SWEDESBORO, NEW JERSEY
| Employer | Thomas Foods International | Report ID | 2021108671 |
| Address | 2600 Oldsman Creek Road | City, State ZIP | SWEDESBORO, NEW JERSEY 08085 |
| Event Date | October 7, 2021 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation | Source of Injury | Conveyors-belt |
| Secondary Source | Belts, gloves, neckties, scarves | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 311612 | Inspection # | 1557593 |
| GPS Coordinates | 39.70000, -75.31000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was moving an item on a conveyor belt. The employee's right glove was pulled into the guide, and her little finger was caught between the guide and the conveyor belt. The fingertip was amputated.
Incident Summary
On October 7, 2021, a worker at Thomas Foods International in SWEDESBORO, NEW JERSEY suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). 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 amputation.
Context
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