Panera Bread
Struck against moving part of machinery or equipment — Amputations — EASTON, PENNSYLVANIA
| Employer | Panera Bread | Report ID | 2022032649 |
| Address | 4442 Southmont Way | City, State ZIP | EASTON, PENNSYLVANIA 18045 |
| Event Date | March 24, 2022 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Struck against moving part of machinery or equipment | Source of Injury | Food slicers |
| Industry (NAICS) | 722513 | Inspection # | 1585930 |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.65000, -75.28000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was using a spiral slicer. The blade contacted the employee's thumb and amputated the tip.
Incident Summary
On March 24, 2022, a worker at Panera Bread in EASTON, PENNSYLVANIA suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as struck against moving part of machinery or equipment, with food slicers identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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