Accident Report Detail
Accident Summary Nr: 202469011 - Employee Amputates Finger with Saw
| Inspection Nr | Date Opened | SIC | NAICS | Establishment Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 312436132 | 04/05/2010 | 5411 | 445110 | Stater Bros. |
Abstract: At approximately 8:45 a.m. on March 25, 2010, Employee #1, a meat cutter, was assigned to cut meat pork butts. Employee #1 turned to her right to get pork butts from a container. When Employee #1 turned back to the left to place the pork butt on the sliding table to cut the meat, her left finger struck the saw blade. Employee #1 immediately shut of the meat band saw when she saw blood on her pinky finger and called coworkers for assistance. The paramedics were called, and Employee #1 was taken to High Desert Community Hospital and then transferred to Antelope Valley Hospital. Employee #1 was diagnosed with a severe laceration and fracture to the left pinky finger. Employee #1 was in the Hospital for two days. The bandsaw was guarded and appropriately adjusted to the cut of the meat. Employee #1 was employed by Stater Brothers, retail supermarket company, in San Bernardino, CA. Stater Brothers reported the accident on March 25.
| Employee # | Inspection Nr | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 312436132 | Hospitalized injury | Fracture | Butchers and meat cutters |
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