JBS USA, L.L.C.
Struck against moving part of machinery or equipment — Amputations — GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA
| Employer | JBS USA, L.L.C. | Report ID | 2017099262 |
| Address | 555 S. Stuhr Rd | City, State ZIP | GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA 68801 |
| Event Date | September 27, 2017 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Struck against moving part of machinery or equipment | Source of Injury | Butchering machinery |
| Industry (NAICS) | 311611 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.92000, -98.31000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was attempting to remove fat stuck in the small intestine splitter when her left index finger contacted the energized blade, amputating the finger above the first knuckle.
Incident Summary
On September 27, 2017, a worker at JBS USA, L.L.C. in GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA suffered amputations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.. The incident was classified as struck against moving part of machinery or equipment, with butchering machinery identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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