Price Chopper
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Amputations — LITTLE FALLS, NEW YORK
| Employer | Price Chopper | Report ID | 2022021627 |
| Address | 555 East Main Street | City, State ZIP | LITTLE FALLS, NEW YORK 13365 |
| Event Date | February 20, 2022 | 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) | 445110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 43.04000, -74.85000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee's right ring fingertip was amputated while they were operating a deli slicer.
Incident Summary
On February 20, 2022, a worker at Price Chopper in LITTLE FALLS, NEW YORK 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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