OSHA Accident Investigation · Summary #221391584
TYSON FRESH MEATS INC.
HOLCOMB, KS·
Event description
Employee sustains fingertip amputation while realigning stac
Investigation abstract
On July 16, 2021, Employee #1 was attempting to realign the stacker dee after it had shifted in the shaft. The employee followed all lockout/tagout (LOTO) procedures; however, gravity caused the stacker to fall, catching the employee's pinky in the chain. The tip of the employee's pinky finger was amputated. The employee was hospitalized.
Victim
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#1 Hospitalized Age 33 M
- Event type
- 2
- Occupation code
- 519
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