Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 201503232 - Employee's finger partially amputated by meat cutter

Accident Summary Nr: 201503232 -- Report ID: 0950614 -- Event Date: 11/04/2002
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
301134417	11/05/2002	5399	0	Costco

Abstract: On November 4, 2002, Employee #1, employed by Costco Warehouse, was cutting a 6-inch by 8-inch lamb chop with a BIRO meat cutter, Model 3334FH. He held the meat on both sides with his hands as he pushed it against the saw blade. As the meat passed through the blade, it slipped from his grip. He tried to control it and, as he did, the blade contacted his right ring finger, partially amputating it at the first digit. He was hospitalized with his injuries.

Keywords: AMPUTATED, FOOD PREPARATION, FINGER, MEAT SLICING MACHINE, STRUCK AGAINST, BLADE

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	301134417			Hospitalized injury	Amputation	Butchers and meat cutters

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