Whole Foods Market

Struck by running powered equipment n.e.c. — Amputations involving bone loss — BROOKLYN, NEW YORK

AMPUTATION — Worker suffered amputation at Whole Foods Market in 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.

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