ZWANENBERG FOOD GROUP (USA) INC.
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Amputations — CINCINNATI, OHIO
| Employer | ZWANENBERG FOOD GROUP (USA) INC. | Report ID | 2015020571 |
| Address | 3640 Muddy Creek Rd | City, State ZIP | CINCINNATI, OHIO 45238 |
| Event Date | February 20, 2015 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation | Source of Injury | Meat grinders |
| Industry (NAICS) | 311612 | Inspection # | 1043207 |
| GPS Coordinates | 39.13000, -84.62000 | ||
Incident Narrative
On or about February 20, 2015, an employee's middle two left-hand fingers were amputated just above the first knuckle when a stainless steel guard came down while working on the auger.
Incident Summary
On February 20, 2015, a worker at ZWANENBERG FOOD GROUP (USA) INC. in CINCINNATI, OHIO suffered amputations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.. The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation, with meat grinders identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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