Pilgrims Pride Corporation
Struck by object or equipment dropped by other person — Amputations — DOUGLAS, GEORGIA
| Employer | Pilgrims Pride Corporation | Report ID | 2018065624 |
| Address | 113 McNeal Drive | City, State ZIP | DOUGLAS, GEORGIA 31533 |
| Event Date | June 8, 2018 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by object or equipment dropped by other person | Source of Injury | Rollers |
| Industry (NAICS) | 311615 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 31.52000, -82.84000 | ||
Incident Narrative
The injured employee was attempting to move a rack of chicken product when the roller that held a roll of plastic wrap fell catching the employee's right index finger between the roller and the frame. A second employee attempted to assist the injured employee and lifted the roller off the employee's hand. The employee shifted their hand and the roller fell a second time. The roller landed on the injured employee's hand causing their right index finger to be caught in the frame resulting in a fingertip amputation.
Incident Summary
On June 8, 2018, a worker at Pilgrims Pride Corporation in DOUGLAS, GEORGIA suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as struck by object or equipment dropped by other person, with rollers identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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