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Amputations

1 amputation, 1 hospitalization · 2022108953 · 10/12/2022 · FRITO-LAY

Severity

Hospitalized
1
Amputation
1
Loss of eye
0
Body part
Finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.
Nature of injury
Amputations

Cause

Event
Caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning
Source
Conveyors-belt

Employer

Name
FRITO-LAY
Location
4236 SW Kirklawn Ave., TOPEKA, KANSAS, 66609
NAICS
311919
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was trying to unjam boxes on a pick belt conveyor in a warehouse. The conveyor amputated the employee's left ring and little fingers at the first knuckle.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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