FCC FEDERAL BUREAU OF PRISONS
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Amputations — FORREST CITY, ARKANSAS
| Employer | FCC FEDERAL BUREAU OF PRISONS | Report ID | 2018099555 |
| Address | 1300 DALE BUMPERS ROAD | City, State ZIP | FORREST CITY, ARKANSAS 72335 |
| Event Date | September 15, 2018 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation | Source of Injury | Food slicers |
| Industry (NAICS) | 922140 | Inspection # | 1356609 |
| GPS Coordinates | 34.97000, -90.80000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was operating a meat cutting machine when the blade sliced off the top portion of his right thumb just behind the fingernail.
Incident Summary
On September 15, 2018, a worker at FCC FEDERAL BUREAU OF PRISONS in FORREST CITY, ARKANSAS suffered amputations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.. 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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