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Amputations, avulsions, enucleations unspecified

1 amputation · 2024087586 · 8/17/2024 · SMITHFIELD FOODS INC

Severity

Hospitalized
0
Amputation
1
Loss of eye
0
Body part
Other finger(s) n.e.c.
Nature of injury
Amputations, avulsions, enucleations unspecified

Cause

Event
Struck by running powered equipment during maintenance, cleaning, testing
Source
Food and beverage processing machinery unspecified
Secondary source
Rollers, cylinders

Employer

Name
SMITHFIELD FOODS INC
Location
22123 HIGHWAY 5, MILAN, MISSOURI, 63556
NAICS
311991
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was replacing a roller on a belt press. They were pushing the roller when it fell out of alignment and crushed their left hand resulting in partial amputation of the little finger.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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