Kroger Limited Partnership 1
Caught in running equipment or machinery, unspecified — Amputations — CHARLESTON, WEST VIRGINIA
| Employer | Kroger Limited Partnership 1 | Report ID | 2022087205 |
| Address | 500 Delaware Ave | City, State ZIP | CHARLESTON, WEST VIRGINIA 25302 |
| Event Date | August 15, 2022 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Caught in running equipment or machinery, unspecified | Source of Injury | Meat grinders |
| Industry (NAICS) | 445110 | Inspection # | 1614916 |
| GPS Coordinates | 38.36000, -81.64000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee's right middle finger entered a grinder and was amputated at the first knuckle.
Incident Summary
On August 15, 2022, a worker at Kroger Limited Partnership 1 in CHARLESTON, WEST VIRGINIA suffered amputations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.. The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery, unspecified, with meat grinders identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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