Caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning · Amputations
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Pilgrims Pride Corporation, 4693 County Rd. 636, ENTERPRISE, ALABAMA 36330
on — Amputations, affecting the fingertip(s).
Final narrative
On 10/6/16, an employee was helping to replace a high-pressure pump that failed. He was attempting to guide the belts back on the pulley when his right index finger wrapped around the belt and slipped onto the pulley. His fingertip was caught and amputated between the belt and pulley.
AmputationFingertip(s)Food and beverage processing machinery-specialized, n.e.c.
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