LAND O'FROST, INC.
Struck against moving part of machinery or equipment — Amputations — SEARCY, ARKANSAS
| Employer | LAND O'FROST, INC. | Report ID | 20191010538 |
| Address | 911 HASTINGS AVENUE | City, State ZIP | SEARCY, ARKANSAS 72143 |
| Event Date | October 8, 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) | 311612 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 35.23000, -91.72000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was operating a meat slicer when the employee's right middle finger contacted the blade, resulting in a fingertip amputation.
Incident Summary
On October 8, 2019, a worker at LAND O'FROST, INC. in SEARCY, ARKANSAS 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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