COST U LESS
Struck against moving part of machinery or equipment — Amputations — BARRIGADA, GUAM
| Employer | COST U LESS | Report ID | 2020087495 |
| Address | 136A Route 4 | City, State ZIP | BARRIGADA, GUAM 96921 |
| Event Date | August 7, 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) | 452910 | Inspection # | 1487920 |
| GPS Coordinates | 13.44000, 144.78000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was using a band saw to cut a beef shank when the shank became displaced after contacting the saw blade. The blade then amputated the employee's left middle finger.
Incident Summary
On August 7, 2020, a worker at COST U LESS in BARRIGADA, GUAM 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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