Amputations

Name: Amputations at Smithfield Foods, Inc.
Start: 5/27/2022

1 amputation, 1 hospitalization · 2022054620 · 5/27/2022 · Smithfield Foods, Inc.

Severity

Hospitalized: 1
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: Smithfield Foods, Inc.
Location: 410 Kirk Road, SAINT CHARLES, ILLINOIS, 60174
NAICS: 311991
Jurisdiction: 1

Narrative

A mechanic was troubleshooting a metal detector reject valve when the ball valve activated and amputated the middle and ring fingertips on their right hand.

Source

Authoritative: OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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