Healthcare Services Group, Inc.
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Amputations — NEW PORT RICHEY, FLORIDA
| Employer | Healthcare Services Group, Inc. | Report ID | 2021064795 |
| Address | 8417 OLD COUNTY RD. 54 | City, State ZIP | NEW PORT RICHEY, FLORIDA 34653 |
| Event Date | June 13, 2021 | Outcome | Hospitalized, 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) | 722310 | Inspection # | 1538980 |
| GPS Coordinates | 28.21000, -82.67000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was operating a meat slicer and sustained an amputation to the tip of her finger.
Incident Summary
On June 13, 2021, a worker at Healthcare Services Group, Inc. in NEW PORT RICHEY, 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 hospitalized, amputation.
Context
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