KOCH FOODS OF MISSISSIPPI, LLC
Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker — Amputations — MORTON, MISSISSIPPI
| Employer | KOCH FOODS OF MISSISSIPPI, LLC | Report ID | 2020021893 |
| Address | 108 MORRIS TULLOS DRIVE | City, State ZIP | MORTON, MISSISSIPPI 39117 |
| Event Date | February 26, 2020 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker | Source of Injury | Saws-powered, except chainsaws |
| Industry (NAICS) | 311615 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 32.35000, -89.65000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was using a handsaw in the debone area and amputated their left thumb.
Incident Summary
On February 26, 2020, a worker at KOCH FOODS OF MISSISSIPPI, LLC in MORTON, MISSISSIPPI suffered amputations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.. The incident was classified as injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker, with saws-powered, except chainsaws identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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