Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 201494291 - Employee's Finger Is Amputated When Caught in Grinder

Accident Summary Nr: 201494291 -- Report ID: 0950625 -- Event Date: 07/23/2010
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
312918055	09/22/2010	5421	445210	Carnita'S Amigo Express Meat & Deli

Abstract: On July 23, 2010, Employee #1, a meat market worker of Kabal Sing Rakker, was loading a meat grinder. Meat became lodged inside the throat, leading to the screw type auger of the stationary machine. While the machine was running, Employee #1 used his right hand to push the meat down the (2 hp) meat grinder, and the grinder amputated his right index finger. A pushing rod was available next to the machine, when the incident occurred. Employee #1 was transported to Community Regional Hospital Medical Center for Treament.

Keywords: GRINDER, AMPUTATED, FINGER, AUGER, UNTRAINED, HAND, MEAT GRINDER

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	312918055			Non Hospitalized injury	Amputation	Butchers and meat cutters

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