Weis Markets
Struck against object or equipment, unspecified — Amputations — CARLISLE, PENNSYLVANIA
| Employer | Weis Markets | Report ID | 2016087606 |
| Address | 351 East High Street | City, State ZIP | CARLISLE, PENNSYLVANIA 17013 |
| Event Date | August 14, 2016 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Struck against object or equipment, unspecified | Source of Injury | Food slicers |
| Industry (NAICS) | 445299 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.20000, -77.18000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was retrieving a piece of meat from under a deli slicer when her right ring fingertip made contact with the blade and was amputated.
Incident Summary
On August 14, 2016, a worker at Weis Markets in CARLISLE, PENNSYLVANIA suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as struck against object or equipment, unspecified, with food slicers identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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