Big Lots Distribution Center
Struck by running powered equipment during maintenance, cleaning, testing — Nonfatal 'crushing' injuries — MONTGOMERY, ALABAMA
| Employer | Big Lots Distribution Center | Report ID | 2024021545 |
| Address | 2855 Selma Highway | City, State ZIP | MONTGOMERY, ALABAMA 36108 |
| Event Date | February 19, 2024 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Nonfatal 'crushing' injuries | Body Part | Hand(s) and finger(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by running powered equipment during maintenance, cleaning, testing | Source of Injury | Conveyors belt, slot, chain |
| Secondary Source | Machine guards | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 493110 | Inspection # | 1731225 |
| GPS Coordinates | 32.30000, -86.36000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was performing maintenance on a conveyor belt. The employee's hand was caught in the rotating chain and sprocket. Their right hand and index finger were crushed. The employee was hospitalized. The machine was not locked out or guarded at the time of the incident.
Incident Summary
On February 19, 2024, a worker at Big Lots Distribution Center in MONTGOMERY, ALABAMA suffered nonfatal 'crushing' injuries to the hand(s) and finger(s). The incident was classified as struck by running powered equipment during maintenance, cleaning, testing, with conveyors belt, slot, chain identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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