Triple V Inc.
Struck against moving part of machinery or equipment — Amputations — NOXAPATER, MISSISSIPPI
| Employer | Triple V Inc. | Report ID | 2017021133 |
| Address | 19 East Main St. | City, State ZIP | NOXAPATER, MISSISSIPPI 39346 |
| Event Date | February 4, 2017 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Struck against moving part of machinery or equipment | Source of Injury | Butchering machinery |
| Industry (NAICS) | 445110 | Inspection # | 1210915 |
| GPS Coordinates | 32.99000, -89.06000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was using a bandsaw to cut a bone-in ham when the meat rolled and his right thumb contacted the blade, amputating the tip.
Incident Summary
On February 4, 2017, a worker at Triple V Inc. in NOXAPATER, MISSISSIPPI suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). 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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