Mc Cain Foods USA, Inc.
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Amputations — WISCONSIN RAPIDS, WISCONSIN
| Employer | Mc Cain Foods USA, Inc. | Report ID | 2019055106 |
| Address | 10973 State Highway 54 East | City, State ZIP | WISCONSIN RAPIDS, WISCONSIN 54494 |
| Event Date | May 20, 2019 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation | Source of Injury | Fans, blowers-wall, floor, ceiling, ventilation |
| Industry (NAICS) | 311412 | Inspection # | 1404157 |
| GPS Coordinates | 44.42000, -89.66000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was troubleshooting an air conveyance system when his left hand was struck by the spinning paddles resulting in amputation of the left index finger and part of the left thumb just below the nail.
Incident Summary
On May 20, 2019, a worker at Mc Cain Foods USA, Inc. in WISCONSIN RAPIDS, WISCONSIN suffered amputations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.. The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation, with fans, blowers-wall, floor, ceiling, ventilation identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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