Kroger # 336
Struck against moving part of machinery or equipment — Amputations — KATY, TEXAS
| Employer | Kroger # 336 | Report ID | 2022010365 |
| Address | 22150 Westheimer Parkway | City, State ZIP | KATY, TEXAS 77450 |
| Event Date | January 13, 2022 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Struck against moving part of machinery or equipment | Source of Injury | Butchering machinery |
| Industry (NAICS) | 445110 | Inspection # | 1573131 |
| GPS Coordinates | 29.73000, -95.75000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was using a meat band saw to cut steaks when the tip of his left thumb contacted the saw blade, resulting in a fingertip amputation.
Incident Summary
On January 13, 2022, a worker at Kroger # 336 in KATY, TEXAS suffered amputations to the fingertip(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 amputation.
Context
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