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Amputations

1 amputation · 20201211307 · 12/1/2020 · LOUISA FOOD PRODUCTS INC.

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
Mixers, blenders, whippers-food and beverage
Secondary source
Material and personnel handling machinery, unspecified

Employer

Name
LOUISA FOOD PRODUCTS INC.
Location
1918 Switzer Ave., SAINT LOUIS, MISSOURI, 63136
NAICS
311412
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was using a magnetic lift to lift product to the mixing bowl. Their thumb was caught between the mixing bowl and the guard, after it was bumped by the magnetic lift. The employee's left thumb was amputated one-half inch below the tip.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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