Whole Foods Market
Struck by running powered equipment n.e.c. — Amputations involving bone loss — BROOKLYN, NEW YORK
| Employer | Whole Foods Market | Report ID | 2024109498 |
| Address | 238 Bedford Avenue | City, State ZIP | BROOKLYN, NEW YORK 11249 |
| Event Date | October 11, 2024 | Outcome | Hospitalized, Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations involving bone loss | Body Part | Other finger(s) n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Struck by running powered equipment n.e.c. | Source of Injury | Stationary saws band |
| Secondary Source | Secondary source not applicable | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 445110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.71000, -73.95000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was cutting meat using a bandsaw. The meat slipped and the employee's right hand came into contact with the blade, which amputated his right index finger at the second knuckle.
Incident Summary
On October 11, 2024, a worker at Whole Foods Market in BROOKLYN, NEW YORK suffered amputations involving bone loss to the other finger(s) n.e.c.. The incident was classified as struck by running powered equipment n.e.c., with stationary saws band identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized, amputation.
Context
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