AHR Manufacturing Inc
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Amputations — HIALEAH, FLORIDA
| Employer | AHR Manufacturing Inc | Report ID | 2022119889 |
| Address | 526 West 27th Street | City, State ZIP | HIALEAH, FLORIDA 33010 |
| Event Date | November 9, 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 | Meat grinders |
| Industry (NAICS) | 333241 | Inspection # | 1634888 |
| GPS Coordinates | 25.84000, -80.29000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was using a meat grinder when their hand became caught in the machine, resulting in the amputation of four fingers.
Incident Summary
On November 9, 2022, a worker at AHR Manufacturing Inc in HIALEAH, FLORIDA 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 meat grinders identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized, amputation.
Context
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