Laurel Grain Co
Struck by running powered equipment unspecified — Amputations involving bone loss — LAUREL, DELAWARE
| Employer | Laurel Grain Co | Report ID | 2025065974 |
| Address | 10717 GEORGETOWN RD | City, State ZIP | LAUREL, DELAWARE 19956 |
| Event Date | June 23, 2025 | Outcome | Hospitalized, Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations involving bone loss | Body Part | Lower leg(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by running powered equipment unspecified | Source of Injury | Conveyors screw, auger |
| Secondary Source | Secondary source not applicable | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 424510 | Inspection # | 1832979 |
| GPS Coordinates | 38.57000, -75.56000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was walking inside a 250,000-bushel corn bin when their left leg was pulled into the rotating driveshaft of the bin sweep. The employee sustained a left leg amputation below the knee.
Incident Summary
On June 23, 2025, a worker at Laurel Grain Co in LAUREL, DELAWARE suffered amputations involving bone loss to the lower leg(s). The incident was classified as struck by running powered equipment unspecified, with conveyors screw, auger identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized, amputation.
Context
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