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Amputations

1 amputation · 20221210894 · 12/15/2022 · Perdue Farms 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, unspecified

Employer

Name
Perdue Farms inc.
Location
240 State Route 247 Spur, PERRY, GEORGIA, 31069
NAICS
311615
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was rinsing out a batter machine. He went to clear a piece of meat on the inlet of the pump when his fingertip was amputated. The employee was hospitalized and underwent surgery.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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