Publix
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Amputations — NORTH VENICE, FLORIDA
| Employer | Publix | Report ID | 2017032870 |
| Address | 2438 Laurel Rd. East | City, State ZIP | NORTH VENICE, FLORIDA 34275 |
| Event Date | March 30, 2017 | Outcome | Hospitalized, 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 | Meat grinders |
| Industry (NAICS) | 445110 | Inspection # | 1222834 |
| GPS Coordinates | 27.13000, -82.41000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was grinding meat using a meat grinder and amputated the left index finger.
Incident Summary
On March 30, 2017, a worker at Publix in NORTH VENICE, FLORIDA 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 meat grinders identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized, amputation.
Context
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