Mitch's Meats & Fish
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Amputations — ROSWELL, GEORGIA
| Employer | Mitch's Meats & Fish | Report ID | 2023109504 |
| Address | 30 East Crossville Road | City, State ZIP | ROSWELL, GEORGIA 30075 |
| Event Date | October 14, 2023 | Outcome | Hospitalized, Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation | Source of Injury | Meat grinders |
| Industry (NAICS) | 424470 | Inspection # | 1706491 |
| GPS Coordinates | 34.04000, -84.35000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was working in the kitchen when fingers on his right hand were amputated by a grinder.
Incident Summary
On October 14, 2023, a worker at Mitch's Meats & Fish in ROSWELL, GEORGIA suffered amputations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.. 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 hospitalized, amputation.
Context
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