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Amputations

1 amputation · 2016042808 · 4/4/2016 · Pilgrim's Pride Corporation

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
Conveyors-screw, auger

Employer

Name
Pilgrim's Pride Corporation
Location
2022 Golden Rd., TUSCUMBIA, ALABAMA, 35674
NAICS
311119
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was repairing a conveyor that was jammed with product. The employee's fingers were caught in the conveyor pulley when it started back up, amputating the pinky finger and fracturing the right ring finger.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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