ZWANENBERG FOOD GROUP (USA) INC.
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Amputations — CINCINNATI, OHIO
| Employer | ZWANENBERG FOOD GROUP (USA) INC. | Report ID | 2017032305 |
| Address | 3640 Muddy Creek Rd | City, State ZIP | CINCINNATI, OHIO 45238 |
| Event Date | March 13, 2017 | 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) | 311612 | Inspection # | 1218340 |
| GPS Coordinates | 39.13000, -84.62000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was using a meat blender when the blade amputated the employee's right ring finger.
Incident Summary
On March 13, 2017, a worker at ZWANENBERG FOOD GROUP (USA) INC. in CINCINNATI, OHIO 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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