Mart Produce LLC
Caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning — Amputations — JACKSON, IDAHO
| Employer | Mart Produce LLC | Report ID | 2018021926 |
| Address | 70 N 100 E, PO Box 34 | City, State ZIP | JACKSON, IDAHO 83350 |
| Event Date | February 26, 2018 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning | Source of Injury | Banding, baling, strapping machinery |
| Secondary Source | Belts, gloves, neckties, scarves | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 424480 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 42.63000, -113.64000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was trying to free up a belt wheel on an auto bailer that was stuck when the machine engaged. His right glove was pulled into the wheel, and his right index fingertip was amputated by the machine.
Incident Summary
On February 26, 2018, a worker at Mart Produce LLC in JACKSON, IDAHO suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning, with banding, baling, strapping machinery identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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