Stella-Jones Corporation
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Crushing injuries — BAY MINETTE, ALABAMA
| Employer | Stella-Jones Corporation | Report ID | 20231211663 |
| Address | 1101 US 31 | City, State ZIP | BAY MINETTE, ALABAMA 36507 |
| Event Date | December 27, 2023 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Crushing injuries | Body Part | Hand(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation | Source of Injury | Grinders, abraders |
| Secondary Source | Blouses, shirts, dresses, trousers, skirts | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 321999 | Inspection # | 1719603 |
| GPS Coordinates | 30.89000, -87.75000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was sharpening peeler blades when their shirt was caught in the grinding wheel. The employee sustained tendon damage and a crushed right hand.
Incident Summary
On December 27, 2023, a worker at Stella-Jones Corporation in BAY MINETTE, ALABAMA suffered crushing injuries to the hand(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation, with grinders, abraders identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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