CTI FOODS LLC
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Amputations — SAGINAW, TEXAS
| Employer | CTI FOODS LLC | Report ID | 2017043310 |
| Address | 504 SANSOM BLVD | City, State ZIP | SAGINAW, TEXAS 76179 |
| Event Date | April 12, 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 | Machinery, unspecified |
| Industry (NAICS) | 424510 | Inspection # | 1226667 |
| GPS Coordinates | 32.85000, -97.35000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was releasing water from the hopper that was in operation. As he was releasing connections, he braced himself with his hand on an opening. His hand slipped and contacted the hopper lift resulting in amputation of the index, middle, and ring fingers up to the middle knuckles on his left hand.
Incident Summary
On April 12, 2017, a worker at CTI FOODS LLC in SAGINAW, TEXAS 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 machinery, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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