Publix Supermarket #892
Struck against moving part of machinery or equipment — Amputations — TYRONE, GEORGIA
| Employer | Publix Supermarket #892 | Report ID | 2015021182 |
| Address | 1512 Hwy 74N | City, State ZIP | TYRONE, GEORGIA 30290 |
| Event Date | February 5, 2015 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Struck against moving part of machinery or equipment | Source of Injury | Food and beverage processing machinery-specialized, unspecified |
| Industry (NAICS) | 445110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 33.50000, -84.57000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee received an amputation to the left middle finger while using the patty machine within the meat department.
Incident Summary
On February 5, 2015, a worker at Publix Supermarket #892 in TYRONE, GEORGIA suffered amputations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.. The incident was classified as struck against moving part of machinery or equipment, with food and beverage processing machinery-specialized, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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