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Amputations

1 amputation · 2017089358 · 8/30/2017 · F&S Produce Company, Inc.

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 slicers

Employer

Name
F&S Produce Company, Inc.
Location
913 Bridgeton Avenue, ROSENHAYN, NEW JERSEY, 08352
NAICS
311712
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was washing a running dicer machine with water when the machine unexpectedly turned off. The employee's hand was inside the machine attempting to turn it back on when the machine engaged, amputating the employee's right ring fingertip.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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