Accident Report Detail
Accident Summary Nr: 201113925 - Employee's Right Hand Caught in Meat Grinder
Inspection Nr | Date Opened | SIC | NAICS | Establishment Name |
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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.
Employee # | Inspection Nr | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
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1 | 120312798 | Hospitalized injury | Amputation | Butchers and meat cutters |