ACME Markets
Struck against moving part of machinery or equipment — Amputations — MIDDLETOWN, DELAWARE
| Employer | ACME Markets | Report ID | 20231110974 |
| Address | 460 East Main Street | City, State ZIP | MIDDLETOWN, DELAWARE 19709 |
| Event Date | November 30, 2023 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Struck against moving part of machinery or equipment | Source of Injury | Butchering machinery |
| Industry (NAICS) | 445110 | Inspection # | 1714482 |
| GPS Coordinates | 39.44000, -75.69000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was slicing short loin with a band saw when the meat skipped on the blade, resulting in amputation of the employee's right thumb between the knuckle and nail.
Incident Summary
On November 30, 2023, a worker at ACME Markets in MIDDLETOWN, DELAWARE suffered amputations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.. 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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