Palo Duro Feed Yard
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Amputations — GRUVER, TEXAS
| Employer | Palo Duro Feed Yard | Report ID | 2016054797 |
| Address | 12650 Hwy 136 | City, State ZIP | GRUVER, TEXAS 79040 |
| Event Date | May 31, 2016 | Outcome | Hospitalized, Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c. |
| 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) | 112112 | Inspection # | 1152101 |
| GPS Coordinates | 36.13000, -101.44000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was running the steam flaking machine and amputated four fingers on the right hand.
Incident Summary
On May 31, 2016, a worker at Palo Duro Feed Yard in GRUVER, TEXAS suffered amputations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.. 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 hospitalized, amputation.
Context
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