Target Corporation
Struck against moving part of machinery or equipment — Amputations — 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.
Context
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