Blue Bell Creameries, L.P.
Slip without fall, unspecified — Amputations — SYLACAUGA, ALABAMA
| Employer | Blue Bell Creameries, L.P. | Report ID | 20231211142 |
| Address | 423 N. Norton Avenue | City, State ZIP | SYLACAUGA, ALABAMA 35150 |
| Event Date | December 6, 2023 | Outcome | Hospitalized, Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Slip without fall, unspecified | Source of Injury | Movable ladders, n.e.c. |
| Industry (NAICS) | 311520 | Inspection # | 1716844 |
| GPS Coordinates | 33.17000, -86.25000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was working from a platform ladder, spraying a tank with water to clean it. The employee slipped; as she tried to steady herself, her right middle finger was caught in a pinch point. The fingertip was amputated and she was hospitalized, requiring surgery.
Incident Summary
On December 6, 2023, a worker at Blue Bell Creameries, L.P. in SYLACAUGA, ALABAMA suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as slip without fall, unspecified, with movable ladders, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized, amputation.
Context
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