WINCO FOODS
Struck against moving part of machinery or equipment — Amputations — BOISE, IDAHO
| Employer | WINCO FOODS | Report ID | 2015052967 |
| Address | 110 MYRTLE STREET | City, State ZIP | BOISE, IDAHO 83702 |
| Event Date | May 18, 2015 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Struck against moving part of machinery or equipment | Source of Injury | Food slicers |
| Industry (NAICS) | 445110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 43.60000, -116.19000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee sliced off their fingertip while operating a meat slicer.
Incident Summary
On May 18, 2015, a worker at WINCO FOODS in BOISE, IDAHO suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). 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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