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Amputations

1 amputation, 1 hospitalization · 2015108054 · 10/28/2015 · United Natural Foods, Inc

Severity

Hospitalized
1
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 regular operation
Source
Conveyors-chain

Employer

Name
United Natural Foods, Inc
Location
225 Cross Farm Lane, YORK, PENNSYLVANIA, 17406
NAICS
424410
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was adjusting the chain drive on a energized conveyor. The employee's right hand was caught in the chain resulting in the amputation of the middle finger to the first joint.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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