CVS Health Distribution Center
Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker — Amputations — KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI
| Employer | CVS Health Distribution Center | Report ID | 20231211631 |
| Address | 10711 North Congress Avenue | City, State ZIP | KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI 64153 |
| Event Date | December 26, 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 | Box cutters and razor knives |
| Industry (NAICS) | 493110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 39.28000, -94.66000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was cutting plastic with a utility knife on or near a conveyor belt. The utility knife became stuck in the conveyor belt and as he attempted to remove it, the employee's right middle fingertip was amputated.
Incident Summary
On December 26, 2023, a worker at CVS Health Distribution Center in KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker, with box cutters and razor knives identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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