Koch Foods of Cincinnati
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Amputations — FAIRFIELD, OHIO
| Employer | Koch Foods of Cincinnati | Report ID | 20231211668 |
| Address | 4100 Port Union Road | City, State ZIP | FAIRFIELD, OHIO 45014 |
| Event Date | December 27, 2023 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation | Source of Injury | Meat grinders |
| Industry (NAICS) | 311615 | Inspection # | 1719627 |
| GPS Coordinates | 39.33000, -84.48000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was grinding chicken when their right index fingertip was caught in the grinder and amputated.
Incident Summary
On December 27, 2023, a worker at Koch Foods of Cincinnati in FAIRFIELD, OHIO suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation, with meat grinders identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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