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Amputations

1 amputation · 2015085581 · 8/8/2015 · Hy-Vee, Inc.

Severity

Hospitalized
0
Amputation
1
Loss of eye
0
Body part
Finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.
Nature of injury
Amputations

Cause

Event
Caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning
Source
Food and beverage processing machinery-specialized, n.e.c.

Employer

Name
Hy-Vee, Inc.
Location
9707 Q Street, RALSTON, NEBRASKA, 68127
NAICS
445110
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was using a food processor in the Trim Room of the Salad Bar Department to slice/cut raw broccoli for a pasta salad. A piece of broccoli become lodged in the processor. The employee used the right hand to clear the jam resulting in the amputation of the right index, middle, and pinky fingers.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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