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Amputations

1 amputation · 2015129722 · 12/24/2015 · CreekStone Farms Premium Beef LLC

Severity

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

Cause

Event
Struck against moving part of machinery or equipment
Source
Butchering machinery

Employer

Name
CreekStone Farms Premium Beef LLC
Location
604 Goff Industrial Park Road, ARKANSAS CITY, KANSAS, 67005
NAICS
311611
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

A band saw was locked out and the blade was replaced. Then the employee unlocked it, turned it on, and reached for the hose (to wash it down) with his left hand and his right index finger came in contact with the blade and was amputated.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
Machine
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