Temple University
Struck against object or equipment, unspecified — Avulsions, enucleations — PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA
| Employer | Temple University | Report ID | 2015118690 |
| Address | 3307 N. Broad St. | City, State ZIP | PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA 19140 |
| Event Date | November 17, 2015 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Avulsions, enucleations | Body Part | Fingernail(s), nailbed(s) |
| Event Type | Struck against object or equipment, unspecified | Source of Injury | Food slicers |
| Industry (NAICS) | 611310 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.00000, -75.15000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was using a food processor to slice cucumbers. The employee's nail was removed when it was caught on the blade while unjamming it.
Incident Summary
On November 17, 2015, a worker at Temple University in PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA suffered avulsions, enucleations to the fingernail(s), nailbed(s). The incident was classified as struck against object or equipment, unspecified, with food slicers identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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