MCCAIN FOODS USA, INC.
Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker — Amputations — RICE LAKE, WISCONSIN
| Employer | MCCAIN FOODS USA, INC. | Report ID | 20231211337 |
| Address | 100 W COLEMAN STREET | City, State ZIP | RICE LAKE, WISCONSIN 54868 |
| Event Date | December 12, 2023 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker | Source of Injury | Augers, plumbing snakes-powered |
| Industry (NAICS) | 311412 | Inspection # | 1717775 |
| GPS Coordinates | 45.48000, -91.73000 | ||
Incident Narrative
On December 12, 2023, at approximately 3:00 a.m., an employee was unplugging a drain with a powered snake tool when his left hand was caught in the snake cable. The cable pinched his left ring finger, resulting in a fracture and partial fingertip amputation.
Incident Summary
On December 12, 2023, a worker at MCCAIN FOODS USA, INC. in RICE LAKE, WISCONSIN suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker, with augers, plumbing snakes-powered identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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