CAVINESS BEEF PACKERS, LTD.
Struck against moving part of machinery or equipment — Amputations — HEREFORD, TEXAS
| Employer | CAVINESS BEEF PACKERS, LTD. | Report ID | 2015060219 |
| Address | 3255 WEST U.S. HWY 60 | City, State ZIP | HEREFORD, TEXAS 79045 |
| Event Date | June 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 | Butchering machinery |
| Industry (NAICS) | 311611 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 34.83000, -102.40000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee's left pinky finger was amputated while operating the omasum saw in the menudo room.
Incident Summary
On June 5, 2015, a worker at CAVINESS BEEF PACKERS, LTD. in HEREFORD, TEXAS 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 butchering machinery identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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