FRICK'S QUALITY MEATS, INC.
Struck against moving part of machinery or equipment — Amputations — WASHINGTON, MISSOURI
| Employer | FRICK'S QUALITY MEATS, INC. | Report ID | 20221210600 |
| Address | 360 M. E. Frick Drive | City, State ZIP | WASHINGTON, MISSOURI 63090 |
| Event Date | December 6, 2022 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Struck against moving part of machinery or equipment | Source of Injury | Butchering machinery |
| Industry (NAICS) | 311612 | Inspection # | 1638648 |
| GPS Coordinates | 38.52000, -91.02000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was using a band saw to cut ham steaks when the blade amputated their right ring fingertip.
Incident Summary
On December 6, 2022, a worker at FRICK'S QUALITY MEATS, INC. in WASHINGTON, MISSOURI suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as struck against moving part of machinery or equipment, with butchering machinery identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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