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Amputations

1 amputation · 2017076322 · 7/10/2017 · Pilgrim's 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
Conveyors-chain

Employer

Name
Pilgrim's Pride Corporation
Location
1000 Pilgrim Street, MOUNT PLEASANT, TEXAS, 75456
NAICS
311615
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was putting a chain back on a conveyor line when the conveyor was activated and amputated two of the employee's fingertips. The equipment was not locked out at the time.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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