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Amputations

1 amputation, 1 hospitalization · 2017021725 · 2/22/2017 · Florida Crystals Food Corp.

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 regular operation
Source
Banding, baling, strapping machinery

Employer

Name
Florida Crystals Food Corp.
Location
8501 US-27, SOUTH BAY, FLORIDA, 33493
NAICS
111930
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was preparing to eject a cardboard bale from a baler when both of the employee's hands became stuck in the ejector chain. The employee's left-hand thumb and pinky finger were bruised, ring and index fingers were smashed, and middle finger was amputated. The employee's right-hand pinky, ring, and middle fingertips were amputated. The right index finger was smashed and the thumb was bruised.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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