Tops Friendly Markets
Struck against moving part of machinery or equipment — Amputations — KANE, PENNSYLVANIA
| Employer | Tops Friendly Markets | Report ID | 2019055283 |
| Address | 525 N Fraley St. | City, State ZIP | KANE, PENNSYLVANIA 16735 |
| Event Date | May 24, 2019 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Struck against moving part of machinery or equipment | Source of Injury | Food slicers |
| Industry (NAICS) | 445110 | Inspection # | 1409243 |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.67000, -78.81000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was operating a deli slicer. After she was done cutting, the moving blade amputated her left middle fingertip.
Incident Summary
On May 24, 2019, a worker at Tops Friendly Markets in KANE, PENNSYLVANIA suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as struck against moving part of machinery or equipment, with food slicers identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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