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Amputations

1 amputation · 2017021572 · 2/17/2017 · Peterbrooke Chocolate Factory, LLC

Severity

Hospitalized
0
Amputation
1
Loss of eye
0
Body part
Fingertip(s)
Nature of injury
Amputations

Cause

Event
Struck against moving part of machinery or equipment
Source
Food and beverage processing machinery-specialized, unspecified

Employer

Name
Peterbrooke Chocolate Factory, LLC
Location
249 Copeland St, JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA, 32210
NAICS
311352
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was attempting to clear a chocolate outlet tube when a rotating agitator inside the chocolate tube amputated her right middle finger above the top joint.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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