Publix #1357
Struck against moving part of machinery or equipment — Amputations — CLERMONT, FLORIDA
| Employer | Publix #1357 | Report ID | 2018010566 |
| Address | 2430 US-27 | City, State ZIP | CLERMONT, FLORIDA 34714 |
| Event Date | January 17, 2018 | Outcome | Hospitalized, Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Struck against moving part of machinery or equipment | Source of Injury | Butchering machinery |
| Industry (NAICS) | 445110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 28.38000, -81.68000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was cutting a pork loin with a band saw when the blade amputated his right thumb tip. A push plate was not used at the time of the incident.
Incident Summary
On January 17, 2018, a worker at Publix #1357 in CLERMONT, FLORIDA suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). 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 hospitalized, amputation.
Context
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