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2021-03-23T00:00:00 ·Summary #221342728

Assault,Blunt force trauma,Guard,Prison,Workplace Violence

EventAssault,Blunt force trauma,Guard,Prison,Workplace Violence Victims2

Two employees are killed during escape attempt at prison

2 fatal Multi-victim

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2021-03-23T00:00:00 ·Summary #221342553

Amputated,Amputation,Bypass,Caught In,Die,E GI IV (no lockout),Finger,Glove,Hand,Lockout/Tagout,Roller--Mach/Part

EventAmputated,Amputation,Bypass,Caught In,Die,E GI IV (no lockout),Finger,Glove,Hand,Lockout/Tagout,Roller--Mach/Part Victims1

Employee amputates finger when hand is caught in rollers

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2021-03-23T00:00:00 ·Summary #221342546

Forklift,Heart,Hip,Leg,Struck By

EventForklift,Heart,Hip,Leg,Struck By Victims1

Employee is injured by forklift and subsequently dies

1 fatal

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2021-03-23T00:00:00 ·Summary #221342298

Air Hose,Blind Spot,Driving,Road,Run Over,Tractor Trailer,Truck

EventAir Hose,Blind Spot,Driving,Road,Run Over,Tractor Trailer,Truck Victims1

Employee incurs multiple injuries when run over by truck

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2021-03-22T00:00:00 ·Summary #221389174

Caught Between,Contusion,Conveyor,Conveyor Belt,Fall,Fall From Elevation,Foam,Foot,Leg,Roller--Mach/Part,Rolling,Standing,Swelling

EventCaught Between,Contusion,Conveyor,Conveyor Belt,Fall,Fall From Elevation,Foam,Foot,Leg,Roller--Mach/Part,Rolling,Standing,Swelling Victims1

Employee incurs bruises and swelling in feet and lower legs

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2021-03-22T00:00:00 ·Summary #221384050

Adhesive,Arm,Burn,Electric Drill,Face,Flammable Vapors,Floor,Ignite,Leg,Plastic,Portable Power Tool,Spark

EventAdhesive,Arm,Burn,Electric Drill,Face,Flammable Vapors,Floor,Ignite,Leg,Plastic,Portable Power Tool,Spark Victims1

Employee is burned when flammable vapors ignite

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2021-03-22T00:00:00 ·Summary #221380272

Caught In,Chain,Clogged,Finger,Food Preparation,Glove,Partial Amputation

EventCaught In,Chain,Clogged,Finger,Food Preparation,Glove,Partial Amputation Victims1

Employee partially amputates finger while working on breader

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2021-03-22T00:00:00 ·Summary #221364714

Infectious Disease

EventInfectious Disease Victims1

Employee with COVID-19 infection dies

1 fatal

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2021-03-22T00:00:00 ·Summary #221361371

Amputated,Amputation,Blade,Contact,Cutting,Finger,Hand,Plexiglass

EventAmputated,Amputation,Blade,Contact,Cutting,Finger,Hand,Plexiglass Victims1

Employee amputates two fingers while using saw blade

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2021-03-22T00:00:00 ·Summary #221360936

Collapse,Crushed,Falling Object,Head,Hopper,Overloaded,Sand,Shoulder

EventCollapse,Crushed,Falling Object,Head,Hopper,Overloaded,Sand,Shoulder Victims1

One employee is killed and one is injured in crane collapse

1 fatal

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2021-03-22T00:00:00 ·Summary #221351505

Amputated,Amputation,Building,Finger,Laceration,Lost Control,Motor Vehicle,Police,Speeding,Struck Against,Traffic Accident,Utility Pole

EventAmputated,Amputation,Building,Finger,Laceration,Lost Control,Motor Vehicle,Police,Speeding,Struck Against,Traffic Accident,Utility Pole Victims1

Employee partially amputates one finger and lacerates three

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2021-03-22T00:00:00 ·Summary #221346380

Arm,Burn,Clothing,Hot Plastic,Skin,Sprayed,Stripping Machine,Valve

EventArm,Burn,Clothing,Hot Plastic,Skin,Sprayed,Stripping Machine,Valve Victims1

Employee is burned using stripping machine

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2021-03-22T00:00:00 ·Summary #221345366

Infectious Disease

EventInfectious Disease Victims1

Employee with COVID-19 infection dies

1 fatal

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2021-03-22T00:00:00 ·Summary #221344799

Ankle,Arm,Broken Bone,Caught By,Couplings,Fracture,Pump,Rotating Parts,Rotating Shaft,Shaft,Unguarded

EventAnkle,Arm,Broken Bone,Caught By,Couplings,Fracture,Pump,Rotating Parts,Rotating Shaft,Shaft,Unguarded Victims1

Employee fractures arm and ankle when caught by rotating sha

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2021-03-22T00:00:00 ·Summary #221344716

Amputated,Amputation,Belt,Caught Between,Finger,Fingertip,Grinding Machine,Jammed,Pulled In,Pulley,Unguarded

EventAmputated,Amputation,Belt,Caught Between,Finger,Fingertip,Grinding Machine,Jammed,Pulled In,Pulley,Unguarded Victims1

Employee amputates fingertip when caught between belt and pu

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2021-03-22T00:00:00 ·Summary #221344484

Infectious Disease

EventInfectious Disease Victims1

Employee with COVID-19 infection dies

1 fatal

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2021-03-22T00:00:00 ·Summary #221344476

Amputated,Amputation,Food Preparation,Grommet Machine,Hand,Point Of Operation,Unguarded

EventAmputated,Amputation,Food Preparation,Grommet Machine,Hand,Point Of Operation,Unguarded Victims1

Employee incurs amputation while using grommet machine

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2021-03-22T00:00:00 ·Summary #221343858

CHEST,CONCUSSION,CRUSHED,DUMP TRUCK,FACE,FRACTURE,GARBAGE TRUCK,HEAD,LANDFILL,MOTOR VEHICLE,OFF LOADING,ROLL-OVER,SKULL,TORSO,TRACTOR TRAILER,TRACTOR--TRUCK,TRUCK DRIVER,UNSTABLE POSITION,UNSTABLE SUR

EventCHEST,CONCUSSION,CRUSHED,DUMP TRUCK,FACE,FRACTURE,GARBAGE TRUCK,HEAD,LANDFILL,MOTOR VEHICLE,OFF LOADING,ROLL-OVER,SKULL,TORSO,TRACTOR TRAILER,TRACTOR--TRUCK,TRUCK DRIVER,UNSTABLE POSITION,UNSTABLE SUR Victims1

EMPLOYEE IS KILLED AFTER DUMP TRUCK ROLLS OVER ONTO TRUCK

1 fatal

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2021-03-22T00:00:00 ·Summary #221343502

Caught Between,Falling Object,Leg,Overhead Door,Pinned,Powered Industrial Vehicle,Ramp,Rolling,Storage Rack,Struck Against

EventCaught Between,Falling Object,Leg,Overhead Door,Pinned,Powered Industrial Vehicle,Ramp,Rolling,Storage Rack,Struck Against Victims1

Employee is injured in PIV accident

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2021-03-22T00:00:00 ·Summary #221343494

Caught In,E GI IV (no lockout),Folding Machine,Fracture,Lockout/Tagout,Maintenance,Repair,Thumb

EventCaught In,E GI IV (no lockout),Folding Machine,Fracture,Lockout/Tagout,Maintenance,Repair,Thumb Victims1

Employee fractures thumb while repairing towel folding machi

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2021-03-22T00:00:00 ·Summary #221343411

Amputated,Amputation,Cardboard,Caught Between,Clearing,Conveyor Belt,Fingertip,Gate,Jammed,Nip Point

EventAmputated,Amputation,Cardboard,Caught Between,Clearing,Conveyor Belt,Fingertip,Gate,Jammed,Nip Point Victims1

Employee's fingertip is amputated while clearing jam

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2021-03-22T00:00:00 ·Summary #221343379

Blunt force trauma,Crushed,Garbage Truck,Head,Landfill,Roll-Over,Struck By,Truck Driver

EventBlunt force trauma,Crushed,Garbage Truck,Head,Landfill,Roll-Over,Struck By,Truck Driver Victims1

Employee is killed when struck by and crushed by truck rollo

1 fatal

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2021-03-22T00:00:00 ·Summary #221342819

Amputated,Amputation,Caught In,Disc,Finger,Glove,Metal,Pulled In,Rotating Parts,Sander,Sanding,Sanding Machine,Working Alone

EventAmputated,Amputation,Caught In,Disc,Finger,Glove,Metal,Pulled In,Rotating Parts,Sander,Sanding,Sanding Machine,Working Alone Victims1

Employee amputates finger when caught in grinding disc

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2021-03-22T00:00:00 ·Summary #221342611

CPR,Disinfectant,Heart Attack,Unconsciousness

EventCPR,Disinfectant,Heart Attack,Unconsciousness Victims1

Employee dies of heart attack while disinfecting classroom

1 fatal

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2021-03-22T00:00:00 ·Summary #221342272

Chemical,Chemical Vapor,Die,Flammable Vapors,Overcome by vapors,Tank,Tank Cleaning

EventChemical,Chemical Vapor,Die,Flammable Vapors,Overcome by vapors,Tank,Tank Cleaning Victims1

Employee dies after exposure to toxic chemicals in ISO tank

1 fatal

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