FRESHMARK SALEM
Struck against moving part of machinery or equipment — Amputations — SALEM, OHIO
| Employer | FRESHMARK SALEM | Report ID | 2020021975 |
| Address | 1735 S. LINCOLN AVE. | City, State ZIP | SALEM, OHIO 44460 |
| Event Date | February 29, 2020 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Struck against moving part of machinery or equipment | Source of Injury | Butchering machinery |
| Industry (NAICS) | 311611 | Inspection # | 1467590 |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.88000, -80.84000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was emptying a tub of ham shank bones situated near a band saw and contacted the saw blade resulting in amputation of the left middle fingertip.
Incident Summary
On February 29, 2020, a worker at FRESHMARK SALEM in SALEM, OHIO suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). 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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