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Amputations

1 amputation, 1 hospitalization · 2019076732 · 7/3/2019 · Lewis Food Town Inc.

Severity

Hospitalized
1
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
Butchering machinery

Employer

Name
Lewis Food Town Inc.
Location
3322 Center Street, DEER PARK, TEXAS, 77536
NAICS
445110
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was cutting a top round steak at 1/8 inch, at a customer's request. His hand slipped and contacted the saw blade partially amputating the left middle fingertip. The blade was not guarded at the time.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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