JR Simplot

Struck by running powered equipment during maintenance, cleaning, testing — Nonfatal 'crushing' injuries — CALDWELL, IDAHO

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at JR Simplot in 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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