Cosmax NBT USA, Inc.
Caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning — Amputations — GARLAND, TEXAS
| Employer | Cosmax NBT USA, Inc. | Report ID | 2020032329 |
| Address | 3366 Miler Park | City, State ZIP | GARLAND, TEXAS 75042 |
| Event Date | March 11, 2020 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning | Source of Injury | Food and beverage processing machinery-specialized, n.e.c. |
| Industry (NAICS) | 311514 | Inspection # | 1469646 |
| GPS Coordinates | 32.90000, -96.68000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was clearing a jam in the cutter blades of a jelly machine. The blades amputated the employee's ring and middle fingertips.
Incident Summary
On March 11, 2020, a worker at Cosmax NBT USA, Inc. in GARLAND, TEXAS suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning, with food and beverage processing machinery-specialized, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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