Kroger #359
Struck against moving part of machinery or equipment — Amputations — KINGWOOD, TEXAS
| Employer | Kroger #359 | Report ID | 2016031860 |
| Address | 25651 US Hwy 59 N | City, State ZIP | KINGWOOD, TEXAS 77339 |
| Event Date | March 1, 2016 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Struck against moving part of machinery or equipment | Source of Injury | Food slicers |
| Industry (NAICS) | 445110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 30.05000, -95.23000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was slicing meat in the deli for a customer when the employee's hand slipped off the guard and struck the rotating blade, amputating the right thumb tip.
Incident Summary
On March 1, 2016, a worker at Kroger #359 in KINGWOOD, TEXAS suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as struck against moving part of machinery or equipment, with food slicers identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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