Kroger Co
Struck against moving part of machinery or equipment — Amputations — TOLEDO, OHIO
| Employer | Kroger Co | Report ID | 2023043065 |
| Address | 2257 N. Holland- Sylvania | City, State ZIP | TOLEDO, OHIO 43615 |
| Event Date | April 6, 2023 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Struck against moving part of machinery or equipment | Source of Injury | Food slicers |
| Industry (NAICS) | 445110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.66000, -83.68000 | ||
Incident Narrative
A deli employee was slicing cheese when their right middle fingertip contacted the slicer blade and was amputated.
Incident Summary
On April 6, 2023, a worker at Kroger Co in TOLEDO, OHIO suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as struck against moving part of machinery or equipment, with food slicers identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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