Accident Report Detail
Accident Summary Nr: 201482577 - Employee amputates fingertip on circular knife
| Inspection Nr | Date Opened | SIC | NAICS | Establishment Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 125838953 | 07/21/1999 | 2015 | 0 | Butterball Turkey Company |
Abstract: On February 9, 1999, Employee #1 was working for the Butterball Turkey Company at a turkey processing plant. At one point, she reached past the guard for the 6 in. circular knife on the "cantrell" heart and liver harvester, and amputated the tip of her right index finger. She was not hospitalized for the injury.
| Employee # | Inspection Nr | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 125838953 | Non Hospitalized injury | Amputation | Butchers and meat cutters |
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