Sam's Club
Struck against moving part of machinery or equipment — Amputations — JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA
| Employer | Sam's Club | Report ID | 2022054635 |
| Address | 6373 Youngerman Circle | City, State ZIP | JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA 32244 |
| Event Date | May 27, 2022 | Outcome | Hospitalized, 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) | 452311 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 30.19000, -81.74000 | ||
Incident Narrative
While using a bandsaw to cut pork ribs, an employee's right index fingertip was amputated by the blade.
Incident Summary
On May 27, 2022, a worker at Sam's Club in JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA 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 hospitalized, amputation.
Context
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