Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 137513.015 - Employee sustains distal tip amputation of right index finge

Accident Summary Nr: 137513.015 -- Report ID: 0751910 -- Event Date: 07/19/2021
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
1544101.015	07/26/2021		311611	Smithfield Foods - Denison

Abstract: At 8:00 a.m. on July 19, 2021, a maintenance employee was applying oil to the chain and sprocket of a MAJA Derinding Machine (Model Number BXAplus 554/NF/HF, Serial Number M55270). While performing this task, the employee's right hand came into contact with the rotating chain and sprocket, resulting in the amputation of the distal tip of the right index finger. The employee was treated without hospitalization.

Keywords: Amputated, Amputation, Chain, Contact, Finger, Fingertip, Maintenance, Rotating Parts, Sprocket

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury
1	1544101.015	33	M	Non Hospitalized injury

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