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Accident Summary Nr: 170117295 - Employee's hand severed when caught in screw conveyor

Accident Summary Nr: 170117295 -- Report ID: 0215600 -- Event Date: 05/20/1992
Inspection NrDate OpenedSICNAICSEstablishment Name
10675359305/20/199220130N.Y. Gyro, Inc.

Abstract: Employee #1 was working in a meat packing plant at a meat grinder approximately 36 in. in diameter by 14 in. deep. The interlocked cover had been removed some years ago. At the base of this machine was a screw-type conveyor that transported the meat to the actual grinder. Employee #1 was attempting to sweep small meat residue with his hand when his sleeve became entangled in the screw conveyor. His hand was pulled into the conveyor and severed.

Keywords: CLOTHING, SEVERED, COVER, SCREW CONVEYOR, WORK RULES, CLEANING, ENTANGLED, HAND, MEAT GRINDER

Employee Details
Employee # Inspection Nr Age Sex Degree of Injury Nature of Injury Occupation
1 106753593 Hospitalized injury Amputation Occupation not reported

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