The Kroger Company
Struck against moving part of machinery or equipment — Amputations — DENTON, TEXAS
| Employer | The Kroger Company | Report ID | 20161212002 |
| Address | 5021 Teasley Lane | City, State ZIP | DENTON, TEXAS 76210 |
| Event Date | December 29, 2016 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Struck against moving part of machinery or equipment | Source of Injury | Butchering machinery |
| Industry (NAICS) | 445110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 33.14000, -97.10000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was using a meat saw when his hand slipped and his right middle finger engaged with the blade, lacerating his fingernail and fingertip.
Incident Summary
On December 29, 2016, a worker at The Kroger Company in DENTON, TEXAS suffered amputations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.. 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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