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Amputations

1 amputation · 2016065113 · 6/9/2016 · Sentry Food Solutions, 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
Caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning
Source
Food and beverage processing machinery-specialized, n.e.c.

Employer

Name
Sentry Food Solutions, LLC
Location
4404 SENTRY DRIVE, TUCKER, GEORGIA, 30084
NAICS
311991
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

While an employee was attempting to stick or unstick something in the dough press machine, the press operator started the machine, amputating the end of the employee's right thumb.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
Machine
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