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Packers Sanitation Services, Inc

Struck by object or equipment dropped by injured worker — Amputations — LIBERAL, KANSAS

AMPUTATION — Worker suffered amputation at Packers Sanitation Services, Inc in LIBERAL, KANSAS
Employer Packers Sanitation Services, Inc Report ID 2019033048
Address 1501 East 8th Street, National Beef Packing Company, LLC - Liberal/Beef City, State ZIP LIBERAL, KANSAS 67905
Event Date March 23, 2019 Outcome Amputation
Nature of Injury Amputations Body Part Fingertip(s)
Event Type Struck by object or equipment dropped by injured worker Source of Injury Caps, lids, covers, n.e.c.
Industry (NAICS) 561720 Inspection # —
GPS Coordinates 37.05000, -100.89000

Incident Narrative

An employee was removing a metal drain cover when it slipped out of his hand and pinched the tip of his right middle finger.

Incident Summary

On March 23, 2019, a worker at Packers Sanitation Services, Inc in LIBERAL, KANSAS suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as struck by object or equipment dropped by injured worker, with caps, lids, covers, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.

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