Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 201113925 - Employee's Right Hand Caught in Meat Grinder

Accident Summary Nr: 201113925 -- Report ID: 0950643 -- Event Date: 06/26/2002
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
120312798	07/02/2002	5411	0	El Cubano Food Market

Abstract: Employee #1 was cleaning a meat grinder after adding de-boned chicken meat to the grinder. The grinder came equipped with a removable guard that is placed over the top opening. The guard has three holes so the pushrod can go through. Employee #1 removed guard and started to clean the neck of the machine with his right hand, when his three right fingers were amputated. Employee #1 was taken to the hospital and treated for his injuries.

Keywords: AMPUTATED, FINGER, GUARD, CAUGHT BY, HAND, MEAT GRINDER

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	120312798			Hospitalized injury	Amputation	Butchers and meat cutters

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