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Amputations

1 amputation · 2016042758 · 4/2/2016 · Sanderson Farms, 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
Butchering machinery

Employer

Name
Sanderson Farms, Inc.
Location
13111 HWY, 190 WEST, HAMMOND, LOUISIANA, 70401
NAICS
311615
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

While using a water hose to wash down a piece of equipment, an employee contacted the equipment and amputated the left thumb.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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