COSTCO
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Amputations — LEWISVILLE, TEXAS
| Employer | COSTCO | Report ID | 20161211748 |
| Address | 851 SH 121 | City, State ZIP | LEWISVILLE, TEXAS 75057 |
| Event Date | December 18, 2016 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation | Source of Injury | Mixers, blenders, whippers-food and beverage |
| Industry (NAICS) | 452910 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 33.04000, -96.98000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was preparing to mix batter in a commercial mixer. When the machine started, the bowl started to move out of the frame. The employee attempted to catch the bowl and his hand was caught between the frame and the bowl, pinching and amputating a finger.
Incident Summary
On December 18, 2016, a worker at COSTCO in LEWISVILLE, TEXAS suffered amputations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.. The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation, with mixers, blenders, whippers-food and beverage identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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