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Amputations

1 amputation, 1 hospitalization · 20161010279 · 10/31/2016 · S&S Quality Meats LLC

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 maintenance, cleaning
Source
Meat grinders

Employer

Name
S&S Quality Meats LLC
Location
1542 S Hwy 99, EMPORIA, KANSAS, 66801
NAICS
311613
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was using a meat grinder when some meat became stuck to the side of the hopper. When the employee went to dislodge the meat, the employee's left hand was caught in the auger, amputating the pinky fingertip and ring finger.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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