Buc-ee's, LTD
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Amputations — TERRELL, TEXAS
| Employer | Buc-ee's, LTD | Report ID | 2022032051 |
| Address | 506 W IH 20 | City, State ZIP | TERRELL, TEXAS 75160 |
| Event Date | March 7, 2022 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation | Source of Injury | Food slicers |
| Industry (NAICS) | 447110 | Inspection # | 1582886 |
| GPS Coordinates | 32.66000, -96.14000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was using a meat and cheese slicer to slice meat. While she was moving the meat chub, the slicer blade cut two of her fingers, causing amputations.
Incident Summary
On March 7, 2022, a worker at Buc-ee's, LTD in TERRELL, TEXAS suffered amputations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified. 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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