Next Generation Recycling
Caught, entangled in running powered equipment normal operation — Traumatic injuries or exposures unspecified — PENNSAUKEN, NEW JERSEY
| Employer | Next Generation Recycling | Report ID | 2024087557 |
| Address | 9625 River Road | City, State ZIP | PENNSAUKEN, NEW JERSEY 08109 |
| Event Date | August 16, 2024 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Traumatic injuries or exposures unspecified | Body Part | Arm(s) unspecified |
| Event Type | Caught, entangled in running powered equipment normal operation | Source of Injury | Chippers |
| Secondary Source | Conveyors belt, slot, chain | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 423930 | Inspection # | 1769442 |
| GPS Coordinates | 39.99000, -75.03000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was checking the slack in a large woodchipper conveyor belt. The employee's arm became entangled in the belt and was fractured.
Incident Summary
On August 16, 2024, a worker at Next Generation Recycling in PENNSAUKEN, NEW JERSEY suffered traumatic injuries or exposures unspecified to the arm(s) unspecified. The incident was classified as caught, entangled in running powered equipment normal operation, with chippers identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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