Hy-Vee
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Crushing injuries — ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS
| Employer | Hy-Vee | Report ID | 2017043376 |
| Address | 2930 18th Ave | City, State ZIP | ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS 61201 |
| Event Date | April 13, 2017 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Crushing injuries | 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 # | 1227332 |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.49000, -90.55000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was grinding imitation crab in a meat tenderizer when her fingers were caught in the equipment rollers, crushing them and requiring hospitalization.
Incident Summary
On April 13, 2017, a worker at Hy-Vee in ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS suffered crushing injuries 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.
Context
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