Ezzo Sausage Company
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Amputations — COLUMBUS, OHIO
| Employer | Ezzo Sausage Company | Report ID | 2020088157 |
| Address | 683 Manor Park Dr | City, State ZIP | COLUMBUS, OHIO 43228 |
| Event Date | August 27, 2020 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation | Source of Injury | Food slicers |
| Industry (NAICS) | 311613 | Inspection # | 1491277 |
| GPS Coordinates | 39.96000, -83.13000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee amputated two fingers while operating a slicer machine.
Incident Summary
On August 27, 2020, a worker at Ezzo Sausage Company in COLUMBUS, OHIO suffered amputations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.. The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation, with food slicers identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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