WALMART 1016
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Amputations — THIBODAUX, LOUISIANA
| Employer | WALMART 1016 | Report ID | 2018065364 |
| Address | 430 Brocato Drive | City, State ZIP | THIBODAUX, LOUISIANA 70310 |
| Event Date | June 2, 2018 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation | Source of Injury | Food slicers |
| Industry (NAICS) | 452910 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 29.79000, -90.80000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was using an electrical food slicer when it amputated the employee's fingertip.
Incident Summary
On June 2, 2018, a worker at WALMART 1016 in THIBODAUX, LOUISIANA suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation, with food slicers identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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