JR Simplot
Struck by running powered equipment during maintenance, cleaning, testing — Nonfatal 'crushing' injuries — CALDWELL, IDAHO
| Employer | JR Simplot | Report ID | 20241110338 |
| Address | 16757 Simplot Blvd | City, State ZIP | CALDWELL, IDAHO 83607 |
| Event Date | November 5, 2024 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Nonfatal 'crushing' injuries | Body Part | Other finger(s) n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Struck by running powered equipment during maintenance, cleaning, testing | Source of Injury | Conveyors belt, slot, chain |
| Secondary Source | Secondary source not applicable | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 311411 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 43.66000, -116.72000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was cleaning potatoes from the peeler line when his index finger and thumb were pinched by the chain drive of a conveyor belt. The employee was hospitalized with crushed fingers.
Incident Summary
On November 5, 2024, a worker at JR Simplot in CALDWELL, IDAHO suffered nonfatal 'crushing' injuries to the other finger(s) n.e.c.. 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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