OSHA Accident Investigation · Summary #221401086

THOMAS FOODS INTERNATIONAL

SWEDESBORO, NJ· 2021-10-07T00:00:00

Event: Amputated, Amputation, Belt Conveyor, Caught In, Conveyor, Conveyor Belt, Finger, Glove, Guide, Meat Processing, Pallet, Palletized Cargo, Pulled In
NAICS: 311612
Inspection type: Referral
Activity number: #345575930
Employer profile: THOMAS FOODS INTERNATIONAL
Summary number: 221401086
Report ID: 0213900

Event description

Employee Amputates Fingertip When Glove Is Caught In Conveyo

Investigation abstract

At 11:30 a.m. on October 7, 2021, an employee was working in the palletizing area at a meat processing facility. The employee's glove caught between the guide and the conveyor belt, pulling her right hand into the palletizing machine. The employee's right pinky finger was amputated. The employee received medical treatment but was not hospitalized.

Victim

#1 Non-hospitalized injury Age 38 F

Event type
2

Occupation code
889

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