CHS
Struck by running powered equipment during maintenance, cleaning, testing — Nonfatal 'crushing' injuries — NORMA, NORTH DAKOTA
| Employer | CHS | Report ID | 2024054236 |
| Address | 215 Elevator Avenue | City, State ZIP | NORMA, NORTH DAKOTA 58746 |
| Event Date | May 14, 2024 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Nonfatal 'crushing' injuries | Body Part | Thumb(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by running powered equipment during maintenance, cleaning, testing | Source of Injury | Chutes |
| Secondary Source | Electric parts n.e.c. | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 493130 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 48.72000, -101.97000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was trying to unclog a grain chute when a solenoid on a metal gate failed, causing it to slam shut on their thumb. The employee suffered crush injuries that required surgery.
Incident Summary
On May 14, 2024, a worker at CHS in NORMA, NORTH DAKOTA suffered nonfatal 'crushing' injuries to the thumb(s). The incident was classified as struck by running powered equipment during maintenance, cleaning, testing, with chutes identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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