TOPS Friendly Markets #250
Struck against moving part of machinery or equipment — Avulsions, enucleations — BUFFALO, NEW YORK
| Employer | TOPS Friendly Markets #250 | Report ID | 2023098421 |
| Address | 1275 Jefferson Avenue | City, State ZIP | BUFFALO, NEW YORK 14208 |
| Event Date | September 12, 2023 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Avulsions, enucleations | Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Struck against moving part of machinery or equipment | Source of Injury | Food slicers |
| Industry (NAICS) | 445110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 42.90000, -78.85000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was using a deli slicer to cut meat. After finishing this task, the employee went to remove the loaf of meat from the slicer when his right middle finger contacted the blade. The employee sustained a laceration and avulsion.
Incident Summary
On September 12, 2023, a worker at TOPS Friendly Markets #250 in BUFFALO, NEW YORK suffered avulsions, enucleations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified. 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 hospitalized.
Context
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