Heinen's Inc.
Caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning — Amputations — MIDDLEBURG HEIGHTS, OHIO
| Employer | Heinen's Inc. | Report ID | 2019065986 |
| Address | 15300 E Bagely Road | City, State ZIP | MIDDLEBURG HEIGHTS, OHIO 44130 |
| Event Date | June 13, 2019 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning | Source of Injury | Meat grinders |
| Industry (NAICS) | 445110 | Inspection # | 1410577 |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.37000, -81.80000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was grinding meat for burgers when the grinder jammed. As he attempted to unjam it, the stored energy was released and his left thumb was caught in the meat grinder and amputated.
Incident Summary
On June 13, 2019, a worker at Heinen's Inc. in MIDDLEBURG HEIGHTS, OHIO suffered amputations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning, with meat grinders identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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