Wen South, LLC
Caught in or compressed by equipment or objects, unspecified — Amputations — JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA
| Employer | Wen South, LLC | Report ID | 2023021686 |
| Address | 4842 Post Street | City, State ZIP | JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA 32205 |
| Event Date | February 22, 2023 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Caught in or compressed by equipment or objects, unspecified | Source of Injury | Broiling and frying equipment and appliances |
| Industry (NAICS) | 722513 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 30.30000, -81.73000 | ||
Incident Narrative
On February 22, 2023, an employee was draining a fryer vat to unclog it. When the drain closed, the employee's left index finger was caught on the metal drain trap, resulting in a fingertip amputation.
Incident Summary
On February 22, 2023, a worker at Wen South, LLC in JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as caught in or compressed by equipment or objects, unspecified, with broiling and frying equipment and appliances identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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