Rouses Enterprises, LLC
Struck against moving part of machinery or equipment — Avulsions, enucleations — COVINGTON, LOUISIANA
| Employer | Rouses Enterprises, LLC | Report ID | 2020054583 |
| Address | 50 Park Place Drive | City, State ZIP | COVINGTON, LOUISIANA 70433 |
| Event Date | May 17, 2020 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Avulsions, enucleations | Body Part | Fingernail(s), nailbed(s) |
| Event Type | Struck against moving part of machinery or equipment | Source of Injury | Butchering machinery |
| Industry (NAICS) | 445110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 30.44000, -90.08000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was cutting pork loins on a bandsaw in the deli. While positioning the meat, the employee's hand slipped and contacted the blade. The employee suffered a lacerated right index finger and fingernail avulsion.
Incident Summary
On May 17, 2020, a worker at Rouses Enterprises, LLC in COVINGTON, LOUISIANA suffered avulsions, enucleations to the fingernail(s), nailbed(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 hospitalized.
Context
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