Target Corporation

Struck against moving part of machinery or equipment — Amputations — PORT ORANGE, FLORIDA

AMPUTATION — Worker suffered amputation at Target Corporation in PORT ORANGE, FLORIDA
Employer Target Corporation Report ID 2018088378
Address 1771 Dunlawton Ave City, State ZIP PORT ORANGE, FLORIDA 32127
Event Date August 15, 2018 Outcome Amputation
Nature of Injury Amputations Body Part Fingertip(s)
Event Type Struck against moving part of machinery or equipment Source of Injury Food slicers
Industry (NAICS) 452111 Inspection # 1341740
GPS Coordinates 29.11000, -81.02000

Incident Narrative

An employee was cleaning and sharpening a deli slicer when the blade amputated her right index fingertip without bone loss. Cut-resistant gloves were not worn at the time of the incident.

Incident Summary

On August 15, 2018, a worker at Target Corporation in PORT ORANGE, FLORIDA suffered amputations 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 amputation.

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