U.S. Dept of Justice, Federal Bureau of Prisons, FCI Waseca
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Amputations — WASECA, MINNESOTA
| Employer | U.S. Dept of Justice, Federal Bureau of Prisons, FCI Waseca | Report ID | 20181111396 |
| Address | 1000 University Dr SW | City, State ZIP | WASECA, MINNESOTA 56093 |
| Event Date | November 5, 2018 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation | Source of Injury | Food slicers |
| Industry (NAICS) | 922140 | Inspection # | 1361694 |
| GPS Coordinates | 44.06000, -93.51000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was using a food slicer to cut onions. The slicer amputated a small portion of the employee's left index fingertip. The guard on the slicer was not on, and a glove was not being worn.
Incident Summary
On November 5, 2018, a worker at U.S. Dept of Justice, Federal Bureau of Prisons, FCI Waseca in WASECA, MINNESOTA suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). 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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