Defense Commissary Agency
Struck against moving part of machinery or equipment — Amputations — GOLDSBORO, NORTH CAROLINA
| Employer | Defense Commissary Agency | Report ID | 2023065829 |
| Address | 1310 Edwards Street, Seymour Johnson AFB Commissary | City, State ZIP | GOLDSBORO, NORTH CAROLINA 27534 |
| Event Date | June 30, 2023 | 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) | 921190 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 35.35000, -77.95000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was using a band saw to cut beef into one-inch steaks. As he was adjusting an uneven portion of meat, the employee's left middle finger contacted the blade, resulting in a fingertip amputation.
Incident Summary
On June 30, 2023, a worker at Defense Commissary Agency in GOLDSBORO, NORTH CAROLINA 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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