Bimbo Bakeries USA
Caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning — Cuts, lacerations — 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.
Context
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