Shoprite of Somerset
Struck against moving part of machinery or equipment — Amputations — SOMERSET, NEW JERSEY
| Employer | Shoprite of Somerset | Report ID | 20181212896 |
| Address | 435 Elizabeth Ave | City, State ZIP | SOMERSET, NEW JERSEY 08873 |
| Event Date | December 16, 2018 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Struck against moving part of machinery or equipment | Source of Injury | Butchering machinery |
| Industry (NAICS) | 445110 | Inspection # | 1366404 |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.53000, -74.53000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee's finger was amputated while cutting meat with a band saw.
Incident Summary
On December 16, 2018, a worker at Shoprite of Somerset in SOMERSET, NEW JERSEY suffered amputations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.. 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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