Walmart Stores, Inc.
Struck against moving part of machinery or equipment — Amputations — GAINESVILLE, FLORIDA
| Employer | Walmart Stores, Inc. | Report ID | 2018043588 |
| Address | 4001 SW 30th Place | City, State ZIP | GAINESVILLE, FLORIDA 32608 |
| Event Date | April 14, 2018 | Outcome | 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) | 452112 | Inspection # | 1309059 |
| GPS Coordinates | 29.62000, -82.44000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was operating a band saw to cut a pork bone when he attempted to catch the meat and his left pointer and middle fingers were caught by the blade, resulting in the amputation of both fingertips.
Incident Summary
On April 14, 2018, a worker at Walmart Stores, Inc. in GAINESVILLE, 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 amputation.
Context
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