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Amputations

1 amputation, 1 hospitalization · 2021086528 · 8/4/2021 · Dairyfood USA, Inc.

Severity

Hospitalized
1
Amputation
1
Loss of eye
0
Body part
Fingertip(s)
Nature of injury
Amputations

Cause

Event
Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment
Source
Mixers, blenders, whippers-food and beverage

Employer

Name
Dairyfood USA, Inc.
Location
2819 County Road F, BLUE MOUNDS, WISCONSIN, 53517
NAICS
311513
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

On August 4, 2021, at 7:30 a.m., an employee was clearing excess cheese from a grinder when the grinder blades contacted the employee's right thumb, resulting in amputation of the thumb tip.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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