BATTAGLIA DISTRIBUTING CORP., INC.
Struck against moving part of machinery or equipment — Amputations — CHICAGO, ILLINOIS
| Employer | BATTAGLIA DISTRIBUTING CORP., INC. | Report ID | 2016043388 |
| Address | 2545 S. ASHLAND AVE. | City, State ZIP | CHICAGO, ILLINOIS 60608 |
| Event Date | April 22, 2016 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Struck against moving part of machinery or equipment | Source of Injury | Meat grinders |
| Industry (NAICS) | 424410 | Inspection # | 1143418 |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.84000, -87.66000 | ||
Incident Narrative
After making a batch of meat the employee opened up a hatch, which automatically shut off the machine. The employee's other hand entered into where the meat comes out of the grinder. The machine did not completely shut off, causing a fingertip amputation.
Incident Summary
On April 22, 2016, a worker at BATTAGLIA DISTRIBUTING CORP., INC. in CHICAGO, ILLINOIS suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as struck against moving part of machinery or equipment, with meat grinders identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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