Snak-King Corp.
Caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning — Amputations — FREEPORT, ILLINOIS
| Employer | Snak-King Corp. | Report ID | 20231211593 |
| Address | 3133 Industrial Drive | City, State ZIP | FREEPORT, ILLINOIS 61032 |
| Event Date | December 22, 2023 | Outcome | Hospitalized, Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c. |
| 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) | 311919 | Inspection # | 1723412 |
| GPS Coordinates | 42.25000, -89.62000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was clearing a jam in a surge hopper when they sustained a right wrist fracture, three finger amputations, and a laceration. The employee was hospitalized and required surgery.
Incident Summary
On December 22, 2023, a worker at Snak-King Corp. in FREEPORT, ILLINOIS suffered amputations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.. 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, amputation.
Context
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