Smithfield Fresh Meats, Corp.
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Amputations — MONMOUTH, ILLINOIS
| Employer | Smithfield Fresh Meats, Corp. | Report ID | 20191011235 |
| Address | 1220 North 6th Street | City, State ZIP | MONMOUTH, ILLINOIS 61462 |
| Event Date | October 28, 2019 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation | Source of Injury | Butchering machinery |
| Industry (NAICS) | 311611 | Inspection # | 1443242 |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.92000, -90.64000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was clearing a bone from the jaw separating machine when their fingertip was pinched in the machine. The employee sustained an avulsion to the left index finger that required amputation of the fingertip.
Incident Summary
On October 28, 2019, a worker at Smithfield Fresh Meats, Corp. in MONMOUTH, ILLINOIS suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation, with butchering machinery identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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