Bjs Wholesale
Struck against stationary object or equipment, n.e.c. — Amputations — DEDHAM, MASSACHUSETTS
| Employer | Bjs Wholesale | Report ID | 2016065466 |
| Address | 688 Providence Highway | City, State ZIP | DEDHAM, MASSACHUSETTS 02026 |
| Event Date | June 20, 2016 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Struck against stationary object or equipment, n.e.c. | Source of Injury | Food slicers |
| Industry (NAICS) | 452112 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 42.24000, -71.17000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee partially amputated two fingertips while cleaning a deli slicer. PPE was not worn at the time of the incident.
Incident Summary
On June 20, 2016, a worker at Bjs Wholesale in DEDHAM, MASSACHUSETTS suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as struck against stationary object or equipment, n.e.c., with food slicers identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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