Accident Report Detail
Accident Summary Nr: 98614.015 - Employee's fingers are amputated on meat band saw blade
| Inspection Nr | Date Opened | SIC | NAICS | Establishment Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1259902.015 | 08/21/2017 | 452910 | Costco Wholesale Corporation |
Abstract: At 2:00 p.m. on August 5, 2017, Employee #1, a meat cutter, was operating a meat band saw, cutting slabs of bone in short ribs. The employee's right hand slipped off of the meat slab, and three fingers went into blade. Three fingers were amputated, but one was reattached. The employee was hospitalized for his injuries, and reattachment of one finger.
| Employee # | Inspection Nr | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1259902.015 | 35 | M | Hospitalized injury | Butchers and meat cutters |
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