A LA CARTE FOODS PROPERTIES, LLC
Struck against moving part of machinery or equipment — Amputations — BELLE ROSE, LOUISIANA
| Employer | A LA CARTE FOODS PROPERTIES, LLC | Report ID | 2023109881 |
| Address | 278 IDEAL STREET | City, State ZIP | BELLE ROSE, LOUISIANA 70341 |
| Event Date | October 25, 2023 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Struck against moving part of machinery or equipment | Source of Injury | Food and beverage processing machinery-specialized, n.e.c. |
| Industry (NAICS) | 311999 | Inspection # | 1708092 |
| GPS Coordinates | 29.99000, -91.03000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was grinding artichokes in a grinding machine. She turned the machine off and went to remove artichoke debris from the spout when the blade amputated her right middle fingertip.
Incident Summary
On October 25, 2023, a worker at A LA CARTE FOODS PROPERTIES, LLC in BELLE ROSE, LOUISIANA suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as struck against moving part of machinery or equipment, with food and beverage processing machinery-specialized, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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