Diversified Foods & Seasonings, LLC
Caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning — Amputations — MADISONVILLE, LOUISIANA
| Employer | Diversified Foods & Seasonings, LLC | Report ID | 2019022104 |
| Address | 109 Hwy 1085 | City, State ZIP | MADISONVILLE, LOUISIANA 70447 |
| Event Date | February 25, 2019 | Outcome | Hospitalized, Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning | Source of Injury | Food and beverage processing machinery-specialized, n.e.c. |
| Industry (NAICS) | 311412 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 30.46000, -90.18000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was troubleshooting the actuator on the metal detector in-line unit. The valve was stuck open. The employee's right index finger was inside the valve when the pneumatics were activated and the ball closed on his finger. The fingertip was surgically amputated.
Incident Summary
On February 25, 2019, a worker at Diversified Foods & Seasonings, LLC in MADISONVILLE, LOUISIANA suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning, with food and beverage processing machinery-specialized, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized, amputation.
Context
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