HEB Grocery Company, LP
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Amputations — BAY CITY, TEXAS
| Employer | HEB Grocery Company, LP | Report ID | 2016087609 |
| Address | H-E-B Store #292 | City, State ZIP | BAY CITY, TEXAS 77414 |
| Event Date | August 14, 2016 | Outcome | Hospitalized, Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation | Source of Injury | Meat grinders |
| Industry (NAICS) | 445110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 28.96000, -95.94000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was grinding salmon in a meat grinder when a piece of salmon became stuck to the side. When she attempted to dislodge it, her right middle finger was caught in the grinder blades, amputating her fingertip and requiring reattachment surgery.
Incident Summary
On August 14, 2016, a worker at HEB Grocery Company, LP in BAY CITY, TEXAS suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation, with meat grinders identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized, amputation.
Context
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