The Kroger Company
Struck against moving part of machinery or equipment — Amputations — ARLINGTON, TEXAS
| Employer | The Kroger Company | Report ID | 2016087148 |
| Address | 945 W Lamar Blvd | City, State ZIP | ARLINGTON, TEXAS 76012 |
| Event Date | August 3, 2016 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Struck against moving part of machinery or equipment | Source of Injury | Butchering machinery |
| Industry (NAICS) | 445110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 32.76000, -97.11000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was using a meat saw to cut meat when his hand slipped and his right index fingertip was amputated by the saw.
Incident Summary
On August 3, 2016, a worker at The Kroger Company in ARLINGTON, TEXAS suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as struck against moving part of machinery or equipment, with butchering machinery identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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