McCain Foods USA, Inc.
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Amputations — APPLETON, WISCONSIN
| Employer | McCain Foods USA, Inc. | Report ID | 2022119703 |
| Address | 555 Hickory Farms Lane | City, State ZIP | APPLETON, WISCONSIN 54914 |
| Event Date | November 4, 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 | Conveyors-belt |
| Industry (NAICS) | 311412 | Inspection # | 1633643 |
| GPS Coordinates | 44.26000, -88.44000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was standing on a step stool to sort pickles on a moving wire conveyor belt. The employee's finger became stuck in a hole of the conveyor belt, striking a cross piece. The employee's right little fingertip was amputated.
Incident Summary
On November 4, 2022, a worker at McCain Foods USA, Inc. in APPLETON, WISCONSIN suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation, with conveyors-belt identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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