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Amputations

1 amputation · 2022021705 · 2/23/2022 · Fermentationexperts, 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
Food and beverage processing machinery-specialized, n.e.c.

Employer

Name
Fermentationexperts, Inc.
Location
1201 North Ellis Road, SIOUX FALLS, SOUTH DAKOTA, 57107
NAICS
311119
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was troubleshooting a squeaking noise coming from the air lock area of a cooling table. When the employee attempted to unclog the equipment, their right middle and index fingertips were amputated by the scissor section blades.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
Machine
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