Weis Markets, Inc.
Struck against moving part of machinery or equipment — Amputations — EASTON, PENNSYLVANIA
| Employer | Weis Markets, Inc. | Report ID | 20181010684 |
| Address | 3011 William Penn Hwy. | City, State ZIP | EASTON, PENNSYLVANIA 18045 |
| Event Date | October 17, 2018 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Struck against moving part of machinery or equipment | Source of Injury | Butchering machinery |
| Industry (NAICS) | 445110 | Inspection # | 1354909 |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.67000, -75.26000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was cutting meat on a band saw when the saw blade cut off the employee's right middle fingertip (no bone loss).
Incident Summary
On October 17, 2018, a worker at Weis Markets, Inc. in EASTON, PENNSYLVANIA suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as struck against moving part of machinery or equipment, with butchering machinery identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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