Publix Supermarkets, Inc.
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Amputations — GAINESVILLE, FLORIDA
| Employer | Publix Supermarkets, Inc. | Report ID | 2015129735 |
| Address | 9200 NW 39th Avenue | City, State ZIP | GAINESVILLE, FLORIDA 32606 |
| Event Date | December 26, 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 | Food and beverage processing machinery-specialized, n.e.c. |
| Industry (NAICS) | 445110 | Inspection # | 1115842 |
| GPS Coordinates | 29.68000, -82.44000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was operating the hamburger pattie making machine and amputated the tips of the left hand middle and ring fingers with no bone loss. The machine was unguarded at the time.
Incident Summary
On December 26, 2015, a worker at Publix Supermarkets, Inc. in GAINESVILLE, FLORIDA suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation, with food and beverage processing machinery-specialized, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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