Caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning · Amputations
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Bimbo Bakeries USA, Inc., 3400 St. Paul St., MERIDIAN, MISSISSIPPI 39301
on — Amputations, affecting the fingertip(s).
Final narrative
An employee was troubleshooting the dough pump and amputated the fleshy tip of the right middle finger.
AmputationFingertip(s)Food and beverage processing machinery-specialized, n.e.c.
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