Caught in running equipment or machinery, unspecified · Amputations
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Supervalu, Inc., 2771 32nd Avenue South, GRAND FORKS, NORTH DAKOTA 58201
on — Amputations, affecting the fingertip(s).
Final narrative
An employee was attempting to remove dough from a slot in the dough hopper when the donut press sheared off his fingertip.
AmputationFingertip(s)Food and beverage processing machinery-specialized, n.e.c.
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