Hain Pure Protein Corporation
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Amputations — NEW OXFORD, PENNSYLVANIA
| Employer | Hain Pure Protein Corporation | Report ID | 2015086010 |
| Address | 304 South Water Street | City, State ZIP | NEW OXFORD, PENNSYLVANIA 17350 |
| Event Date | August 22, 2015 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation | Source of Injury | Butchering machinery |
| Industry (NAICS) | 311615 | Inspection # | 1088004 |
| GPS Coordinates | 39.86000, -77.05000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee tried to prevent a turkey neck from going through the peeler. The employee's glove got caught in the peeler rollers, which crushed the left middle fingertip. The fingertip was amputated below the fingernail.
Incident Summary
On August 22, 2015, a worker at Hain Pure Protein Corporation in NEW OXFORD, PENNSYLVANIA suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation, with butchering machinery identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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