Struck by running powered equipment during maintenance, cleaning, testing · Amputations, avulsions, enucleations unspecified
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Target Corporation, 4001 North 132nd Street, OMAHA, NEBRASKA 68164
on — Amputations, avulsions, enucleations unspecified, affecting the Finger or thumb tip(s), nail(s).
Final narrative
On February 2, 2025, at approximately 8:30 PM, an employee was cleaning the deli meat slicer when their right index and middle fingertips were amputated.
Amputation Finger or thumb tip(s), nail(s) Food slicers
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