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Amputations involving bone loss

1 amputation, 1 hospitalization · 2024043657 · 4/26/2024 · Smithfield Foods

Severity

Hospitalized
1
Amputation
1
Loss of eye
0
Body part
Other finger(s) n.e.c.
Nature of injury
Amputations involving bone loss

Cause

Event
Fall on same level resulting in exposure or contact
Source
Portable ladders and stairs unspecified
Secondary source
Butchering machinery

Employer

Name
Smithfield Foods
Location
2223 Industrial Road, CRETE, NEBRASKA, 68333
NAICS
311611
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was standing on a ladder while degreasing the main chain sprocket overhead at the final rail. As they were wiping grease off the sprocket, they lost balance and grabbed onto the sprocket to steady themself. Their left middle finger got caught between the main chain and the sprocket resulting in amputation of the finger to the second knuckle.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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