Kroger #529
Struck against moving part of machinery or equipment — Amputations — DALLAS, TEXAS
| Employer | Kroger #529 | Report ID | 2015108002 |
| Address | 4241 Capitol Avenue | City, State ZIP | DALLAS, TEXAS 75204 |
| Event Date | October 26, 2015 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Struck against moving part of machinery or equipment | Source of Injury | Butchering machinery |
| Industry (NAICS) | 445110 | Inspection # | 1102565 |
| GPS Coordinates | 32.80000, -96.78000 | ||
Incident Narrative
While cutting meat with a meat band saw, an employee's right thumb came in contact with the saw blade. The thumb tip was amputated.
Incident Summary
On October 26, 2015, a worker at Kroger #529 in DALLAS, TEXAS suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). 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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