Healthcare Services Group, Inc.
Struck against moving part of machinery or equipment — Amputations — FORT COLLINS, COLORADO
| Employer | Healthcare Services Group, Inc. | Report ID | 2017098844 |
| Address | 5055 S. Lemay Ave. | City, State ZIP | FORT COLLINS, COLORADO 80525 |
| Event Date | September 15, 2017 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Struck against moving part of machinery or equipment | Source of Injury | Food slicers |
| Industry (NAICS) | 623312 | Inspection # | 1265670 |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.51000, -105.05000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee's hand slipped while operating a meat slicer resulting in amputation of the right thumb tip.
Incident Summary
On September 15, 2017, a worker at Healthcare Services Group, Inc. in FORT COLLINS, COLORADO suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as struck against moving part of machinery or equipment, with food slicers identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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