# Avulsions, enucleations at Alfred Nickles Bakery, Incorporated
> OSHA SIR `2022108803` · 10/6/2022 · MARTINS FERRY, OHIO
## Severity
- **1 hospitalization**
- **Body part:** Finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified
- **Nature of injury:** Avulsions, enucleations
## Cause
- **Event:** Caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning
- **Source:** Food and beverage processing machinery-specialized, n.e.c.
## Employer
- **Name:** Alfred Nickles Bakery, Incorporated
- **Location:** 1000 Broadway Street, MARTINS FERRY, OHIO, 43935
- **NAICS:** 311812
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## Narrative

A mechanic was troubleshooting a gear box for a pan line to a bread molder. He removed an air line to the gear box, lubricated the line, and put it back on. He then moved the chain and sprocket and the motor kicked on, causing an avulsion injury to his left thumb.

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*Source: [OSHA Severe Injury Reports](https://www.osha.gov/severe-injury-reports) · MORVS · CC0 1.0*