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Amputations

1 amputation · 2020021475 · 2/14/2020 · Pilgrims Pride Corporation

Severity

Hospitalized
0
Amputation
1
Loss of eye
0
Body part
Finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.
Nature of injury
Amputations

Cause

Event
Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment
Source
Overhead hoists-electric powered
Secondary source
Battery-vehicle

Employer

Name
Pilgrims Pride Corporation
Location
1105 Monticello Rd., MOUNT PLEASANT, TEXAS, 75455
NAICS
311615
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was switching out the battery on an electric pallet jack using an electric overhead hoist. The employee's finger was caught between the hoist hook and the pallet jack battery resulting in amputation.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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