AFB INTERNATIONAL
Struck by object or equipment dropped by injured worker — Amputations — AURORA, MISSOURI
| Employer | AFB INTERNATIONAL | Report ID | 2016076770 |
| Address | 117 MORGAN AVE | City, State ZIP | AURORA, MISSOURI 65605 |
| Event Date | July 25, 2016 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by object or equipment dropped by injured worker | Source of Injury | Food products, n.e.c. |
| Industry (NAICS) | 311111 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 36.97000, -93.72000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was transferring a block of frozen dog food weighing 50 pounds when the block dropped on his hand, amputating his left index fingertip.
Incident Summary
On July 25, 2016, a worker at AFB INTERNATIONAL in AURORA, MISSOURI suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as struck by object or equipment dropped by injured worker, with food products, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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