JCG Foods of Alabama LLC
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Amputations — COLLINSVILLE, ALABAMA
| Employer | JCG Foods of Alabama LLC | Report ID | 2022087434 |
| Address | 764 George Cagle Drive | City, State ZIP | COLLINSVILLE, ALABAMA 35961 |
| Event Date | August 22, 2022 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation | Source of Injury | Sealing, stapling machinery |
| Industry (NAICS) | 311615 | Inspection # | 1617804 |
| GPS Coordinates | 34.29000, -85.89000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was working with a piece of equipment that sealed plastic bags with poultry in them. The equipment closed on the tip of his left ring finger, amputating it.
Incident Summary
On August 22, 2022, a worker at JCG Foods of Alabama LLC in COLLINSVILLE, ALABAMA suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation, with sealing, stapling machinery identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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