Alfred Nickles Bakery, Incorporated
Caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning — Avulsions, enucleations — MARTINS FERRY, OHIO
| Employer | Alfred Nickles Bakery, Incorporated | Report ID | 2022108803 |
| Address | 1000 Broadway Street | City, State ZIP | MARTINS FERRY, OHIO 43935 |
| Event Date | October 6, 2022 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Avulsions, enucleations | Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified |
| 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) | 311812 | Inspection # | 1627982 |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.08000, -80.73000 | ||
Incident Narrative
A mechanic was troubleshooting a gear box for a pan line to a bread molder. He removed an air line to the gear box, lubricated the line, and put it back on. He then moved the chain and sprocket and the motor kicked on, causing an avulsion injury to his left thumb.
Incident Summary
On October 6, 2022, a worker at Alfred Nickles Bakery, Incorporated in MARTINS FERRY, OHIO suffered avulsions, enucleations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified. 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 hospitalized.
Context
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