ZWANENBERG FOOD GROUP (USA) INC.
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Amputations — CINCINNATI, OHIO
| Employer | ZWANENBERG FOOD GROUP (USA) INC. | Report ID | 2023065478 |
| Address | 3640 Muddy Creek Rd | City, State ZIP | CINCINNATI, OHIO 45238 |
| Event Date | June 21, 2023 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation | Source of Injury | Meat grinders |
| Industry (NAICS) | 311612 | Inspection # | 1678549 |
| GPS Coordinates | 39.13000, -84.62000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was grinding meat and when they attempted to remove excess meat from the chute of the meat grinder, the blade contacted the employee's right middle finger, resulting in a fingertip amputation.
Incident Summary
On June 21, 2023, a worker at ZWANENBERG FOOD GROUP (USA) INC. in CINCINNATI, OHIO suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). 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 amputation.
Context
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