# Amputations involving bone loss at Zimmerman Feed & Grain
> OSHA SIR `20241211075` · 12/2/2024 · CHATSWORTH, ILLINOIS
## Severity
- **1 amputation**
- **Body part:** Upper arm(s)
- **Nature of injury:** Amputations involving bone loss
## Cause
- **Event:** Struck by running powered equipment  during maintenance, cleaning, testing
- **Source:** Conveyors belt, slot, chain
- **Secondary source:** Secondary source not applicable
## Employer
- **Name:** Zimmerman Feed & Grain
- **Location:** 7794 N 3350 E Rd, CHATSWORTH, ILLINOIS, 60921
- **NAICS:** 424510
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## Narrative

On December 2, 2024, an employee was performing maintenance on a drag-chain conveyor when the equipment started up and the employee's right arm was amputated up to 3/4 of his bicep. The employee was hospitalized.

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