Target Corporation
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Amputations — WESLEY CHAPEL, FLORIDA
| Employer | Target Corporation | Report ID | 20201111080 |
| Address | 1201 County Road 581 | City, State ZIP | WESLEY CHAPEL, FLORIDA 33544 |
| Event Date | November 23, 2020 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation | Source of Injury | Food slicers |
| Industry (NAICS) | 453998 | Inspection # | 1504438 |
| GPS Coordinates | 28.17000, -82.35000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was using a slicer to cut cucumbers. The slicer amputated the tip of his left middle finger.
Incident Summary
On November 23, 2020, a worker at Target Corporation in WESLEY CHAPEL, FLORIDA suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). 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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