Fermentationexperts, Inc.
Caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning — Amputations — SIOUX FALLS, SOUTH DAKOTA
| Employer | Fermentationexperts, Inc. | Report ID | 2022021705 |
| Address | 1201 North Ellis Road | City, State ZIP | SIOUX FALLS, SOUTH DAKOTA 57107 |
| Event Date | February 23, 2022 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning | Source of Injury | Food and beverage processing machinery-specialized, n.e.c. |
| Industry (NAICS) | 311119 | Inspection # | 1585438 |
| GPS Coordinates | 43.56000, -96.83000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was troubleshooting a squeaking noise coming from the air lock area of a cooling table. When the employee attempted to unclog the equipment, their right middle and index fingertips were amputated by the scissor section blades.
Incident Summary
On February 23, 2022, a worker at Fermentationexperts, Inc. in SIOUX FALLS, SOUTH DAKOTA suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning, with food and beverage processing machinery-specialized, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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