Tyson Fresh Meats, Inc.
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Amputations — AMARILLO, TEXAS
| Employer | Tyson Fresh Meats, Inc. | Report ID | 2017010617 |
| Address | 5000 FM 1912 | City, State ZIP | AMARILLO, TEXAS 79108 |
| Event Date | January 19, 2017 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation | Source of Injury | Butchering machinery |
| Industry (NAICS) | 311611 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 35.25000, -101.65000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee's right thumb tip was caught and amputated in a chuck saw.
Incident Summary
On January 19, 2017, a worker at Tyson Fresh Meats, Inc. in AMARILLO, TEXAS suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation, with butchering machinery identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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