Sanderson Farms Inc.
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Amputations — HAMMOND, LOUISIANA
| Employer | Sanderson Farms Inc. | Report ID | 2016010413 |
| Address | 13111 Hwy 190 | City, State ZIP | HAMMOND, LOUISIANA 70401 |
| Event Date | January 15, 2016 | 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 # | 1120018 |
| GPS Coordinates | 30.50000, -90.50000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee amputated the left ring fingertip while operating a deboning machine.
Incident Summary
On January 15, 2016, a worker at Sanderson Farms Inc. in HAMMOND, LOUISIANA 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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