COMPASS GROUP FOODSERVICE
Struck against moving part of machinery or equipment — Amputations — BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS
| Employer | COMPASS GROUP FOODSERVICE | Report ID | 2015041743 |
| Address | 11 Spears Place | City, State ZIP | BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS 02115 |
| Event Date | April 3, 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 slicers |
| Industry (NAICS) | 722310 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 42.34000, -71.08000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee amputated her right-hand thumb while removing cheese from an automated food slicer. The blade had not stopped turning at the time of the incident.
Incident Summary
On April 3, 2015, a worker at COMPASS GROUP FOODSERVICE in BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS 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 slicers identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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