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Amputations

1 amputation · 2017054475 · 5/17/2017 · DICKINSON FROZEN FOODS, INC.

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 regular operation
Source
Conveyors-belt

Employer

Name
DICKINSON FROZEN FOODS, INC.
Location
600 NORTHWEST 21ST STREET, FRUITLAND, IDAHO, 83619
NAICS
424420
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was adjusting a conveyor belt's chain and sprocket when the employee's left index finger was caught by the chain and sprocket, amputating the upper left index finger. The conveyor was unguarded and was not locked/tagged out at the time.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
Machine
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