Triple V Inc.
Struck against moving part of machinery or equipment — Amputations — CARTHAGE, MISSISSIPPI
| Employer | Triple V Inc. | Report ID | 2020010588 |
| Address | 807 Hwy 16 West | City, State ZIP | CARTHAGE, MISSISSIPPI 39051 |
| Event Date | January 20, 2020 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Struck against moving part of machinery or equipment | Source of Injury | Butchering machinery |
| Industry (NAICS) | 445110 | Inspection # | 1460647 |
| GPS Coordinates | 32.72000, -89.54000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was cutting meat on a band saw and amputated his right index finger.
Incident Summary
On January 20, 2020, a worker at Triple V Inc. in CARTHAGE, MISSISSIPPI suffered amputations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.. The incident was classified as struck against moving part of machinery or equipment, with butchering machinery identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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