The Kroger Co.
Struck against moving part of machinery or equipment — Cuts, lacerations — CINCINNATI, OHIO
| Employer | The Kroger Co. | Report ID | 2018066177 |
| Address | 969 Colrain Ave | City, State ZIP | CINCINNATI, OHIO 45251 |
| Event Date | June 22, 2018 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Cuts, lacerations | Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Struck against moving part of machinery or equipment | Source of Injury | Food slicers |
| Industry (NAICS) | 445110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 39.26000, -84.60000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was slicing a ham when the meat slicer cut the tip of their left little finger; the employee was hospitalized. The slicer's backplate was not in use at the time of the accident.
Incident Summary
On June 22, 2018, a worker at The Kroger Co. in CINCINNATI, OHIO suffered cuts, lacerations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as struck against moving part of machinery or equipment, with food slicers identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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