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Accident Summary Nr: 202529053 - Meat Cutter's Finger Is Amputated by Saw
| Inspection Nr | Date Opened | SIC | NAICS | Establishment Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 309911824 | 12/09/2008 | 5411 | 445110 | Ralphs Grocery Company |
Abstract: At 3:00 p.m. on November 20, 2008 Employee #1, a meat cutter manager with Ralphs Grocery Company, was slicing a sirloin roast with a meat-cutting band saw (Butcher Boy Model Number B-16F, Serial Number 6-18400). He was not using the push plate guide designed to protect user's hands because it was corroded, dirty and out of service. Employee #1's right index finger was partially amputated. The fingertip was reattached at Western Hand Center.
| Employee # | Inspection Nr | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 309911824 | Non Hospitalized injury | Amputation | Butchers and meat cutters |
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