JR Simplot
Caught in or compressed by equipment or objects, unspecified — Amputations — CALDWELL, IDAHO
| Employer | JR Simplot | Report ID | 2016075968 |
| Address | 16733 Simplot Blvd | City, State ZIP | CALDWELL, IDAHO 83607 |
| Event Date | July 3, 2016 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Caught in or compressed by equipment or objects, unspecified | Source of Injury | Food and beverage processing machinery-specialized, unspecified |
| Industry (NAICS) | 311411 | Inspection # | 1160059 |
| GPS Coordinates | 43.65000, -116.73000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was cleaning equipment when two of the employee's fingers were amputated.
Incident Summary
On July 3, 2016, a worker at JR Simplot in CALDWELL, IDAHO suffered amputations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.. The incident was classified as caught in or compressed by equipment or objects, unspecified, with food and beverage processing machinery-specialized, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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