Bimbo Bakeries USA

Caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning — Cuts, lacerations — BREINIGSVILLE, PENNSYLVANIA

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Bimbo Bakeries USA in BREINIGSVILLE, PENNSYLVANIA
Employer Bimbo Bakeries USA Report ID 2023087044
Address 150 Boulder Road City, State ZIP BREINIGSVILLE, PENNSYLVANIA 18031
Event Date August 3, 2023 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Cuts, lacerations Body Part Forearm(s)
Event Type Caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning Source of Injury Food and beverage processing machinery-specialized, unspecified
Industry (NAICS) 311812 Inspection # 1690353
GPS Coordinates 40.56000, -75.62000

Incident Narrative

An employee was clearing a loaf of bread that was causing a pan jam. Their forearm was caught between a pan diverter switch and the conveyor resulting in a severe laceration.

Incident Summary

On August 3, 2023, a worker at Bimbo Bakeries USA in BREINIGSVILLE, PENNSYLVANIA suffered cuts, lacerations to the forearm(s). The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning, with food and beverage processing machinery-specialized, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

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