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Amputations

1 amputation · 2016109451 · 10/6/2016 · Pilgrims Pride Corporation

Severity

Hospitalized
0
Amputation
1
Loss of eye
0
Body part
Fingertip(s)
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
Pilgrims Pride Corporation
Location
4693 County Rd. 636, ENTERPRISE, ALABAMA, 36330
NAICS
311615
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

On 10/6/16, an employee was helping to replace a high-pressure pump that failed. He was attempting to guide the belts back on the pulley when his right index finger wrapped around the belt and slipped onto the pulley. His fingertip was caught and amputated between the belt and pulley.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
Machine
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