# Nonfatal 'crushing' injuries at JR Simplot
> OSHA SIR `20241110338` · 11/5/2024 · CALDWELL, IDAHO
## Severity
- **1 hospitalization**
- **Body part:** Other finger(s)  n.e.c.
- **Nature of injury:** Nonfatal 'crushing' injuries
## Cause
- **Event:** Struck by running powered equipment  during maintenance, cleaning, testing
- **Source:** Conveyors belt, slot, chain
- **Secondary source:** Secondary source not applicable
## Employer
- **Name:** JR Simplot
- **Location:** 16757 Simplot Blvd, CALDWELL, IDAHO, 83607
- **NAICS:** 311411
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## 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.

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