ACME Markets
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Amputations — FAIR HAVEN, NEW JERSEY
| Employer | ACME Markets | Report ID | 2022097800 |
| Address | 576 River Road | City, State ZIP | FAIR HAVEN, NEW JERSEY 07704 |
| Event Date | September 1, 2022 | Outcome | Hospitalized, Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation | Source of Injury | Food slicers |
| Industry (NAICS) | 445110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.36000, -74.04000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee suffered an amputated index finger while operating a slicer.
Incident Summary
On September 1, 2022, a worker at ACME Markets in FAIR HAVEN, NEW JERSEY suffered amputations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.. 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 hospitalized, amputation.
Context
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