CON AGRA FOODS
Caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning — Amputations — MACON, MISSOURI
| Employer | CON AGRA FOODS | Report ID | 2016109370 |
| Address | 204 VINE STREET | City, State ZIP | MACON, MISSOURI 63552 |
| Event Date | October 4, 2016 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning | Source of Injury | Food and beverage processing machinery-specialized, n.e.c. |
| Industry (NAICS) | 311412 | Inspection # | 1195631 |
| GPS Coordinates | 39.73000, -92.47000 | ||
Incident Narrative
A maintenance employee was cleaning out a pump and attempted to flick out a piece of meat. His hand became stuck, and he sustained a partial amputation of his right index finger when he pulled out his hand. The pump was not locked out at the time.
Incident Summary
On October 4, 2016, a worker at CON AGRA FOODS in MACON, MISSOURI suffered amputations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning, with food and beverage processing machinery-specialized, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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