FORT BENNING COMMISSARY
Caught, entangled in running powered equipment normal operation — Avulsions, enucleations without bone loss — FORT BENNING, GEORGIA
| Employer | FORT BENNING COMMISSARY | Report ID | 2024032249 |
| Address | 8150/9230 MARNE ROAD | City, State ZIP | FORT BENNING, GEORGIA 31905 |
| Event Date | March 13, 2024 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Avulsions, enucleations without bone loss | Body Part | Other finger(s) n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Caught, entangled in running powered equipment normal operation | Source of Injury | Food slicers |
| Secondary Source | Secondary source not applicable | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 445110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 32.37000, -84.91000 | ||
Incident Narrative
On March 13, 2024, an employee was operating a meat cutting machine when their right index finger was struck by the blade, resulting in a partial amputation of the right finger (no bone loss).
Incident Summary
On March 13, 2024, a worker at FORT BENNING COMMISSARY in FORT BENNING, GEORGIA suffered avulsions, enucleations without bone loss to the other finger(s) n.e.c.. The incident was classified as caught, entangled in running powered equipment normal operation, with food slicers identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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