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Amputations

1 amputation · 2020032655 · 3/21/2020 · Affiliated Foods 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
Conveyors-belt

Employer

Name
Affiliated Foods Inc.
Location
1401 West Farmers Ave, AMARILLO, TEXAS, 79118
NAICS
424410
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

While attempting to free a potato that was stuck in a conveyor, an employee's fingertips were nipped by moving parts of the conveyor. The middle fingertip on the employee's left hand was amputated.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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